Valentina Petrillo
Breaking Barriers: Italian Sprinter to Compete as First Transgender Paralympian
Valentina Petrillo, a visually impaired sprinter from Italy, is set to become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games, having been selected for the women's 200m and 400m events in Paris. The 50-year-old athlete, who previously won bronze medals in both events at the 2023 Paralympic World Championships, expressed her excitement and disbelief at the achievement.