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First openly transgender Paralympian qualifies for semi-finals

BBC Sport Monday, 2 September 2024
First openly transgender Paralympian qualifies for semi-finalsItaly's Valentina Petrillo becomes the first openly transgender athlete to compete at a Paralympic Games after qualifying for the women's T12 400m semi-finals.
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