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Italian Sprinter Valentina Petrillo Becomes 1st Transgender Paralympian


Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo will make history as the first transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games when they begin later this month

The 2024 Olympics kicked off on Friday, July 26, with an illustrious opening ceremony that took place entirely outdoors on the River Seine and featured performances from the likes of Celine Dion and Lady […] Kelly Clarkson covered the opening ceremony for NBC along with Mike Tirico and Peyton Manning on July 26, which included performances from stars such as Lady Gaga and Céline Dion. Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesThe Paralympic Games Paris 2024 officially begin Wednesday, August 28, with heats for Petrillo’s two events taking place September 2 and 6.

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