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Valentina Petrillo responds to JK Rowling criticism after transgender sprinter competes at Paralympics

The Italian was called an ‘out and proud cheat’ by the Harry Potter author over her participation at Paris 2024

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Season best for transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo but not enough for final

The 51-year-old, who transitioned in 2019, finished ninth across the three semi-finals on Friday evening at Stade de France.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo into women’s 200m semi-finals in Paris

Italian transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo has qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s T12 200m at the Paralympics in Paris.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024

Paralympics 2024: Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo qualifies for women’s T12 400m semi-finals

Visually-impaired Italian previously won 11 national titles in the men's category as a married father of two

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024

6 things to know about the Paralympics

Prepare to watch the Paralympics with these handy facts, from historic firsts to a unique classification system

Salon · Aug 28, 2024

Transgender Athlete Valentina Petrillo Makes Paralympics History

Valentina Petrillo, a transgender woman from Italy, makes history by competing in the Paralympics, inspiring resilience and determination.

Top News · Aug 23, 2024

Valentina Petrillo: First transgender Paralympic runner ignores ‘jealous’ critics to make history at Paris 2024

Valentina Petrillo is competing in the T12 200m and 400m in Paris

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Valentina Petrillo: Italian sprinter to become first openly transgender Paralympian at Paris 2024

World Para Athletics rules allow 50-year-old to compete with bronze medal won at last year’s World Championships

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024