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Petrillo

American  
[pi-tril-oh] / pɪˈtrɪl oʊ /

noun

  1. James Caesar, 1892–1984, U.S. labor leader: president of the American Federation of Musicians 1940–58.


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On Monday, Petrillo failed to reach the T12 400m final after finishing third in her semi-final despite recording a personal best time of 57.58.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2024

Speaking to BBC Sport before the Games, Petrillo, who transitioned in 2019, said her participation in Paris would be an "important symbol of inclusion".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2024

The IPC has confirmed Petrillo is not the first transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympics.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2024

In an especially historic moment, Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo will become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2024

In a previous interview with the BBC, Petrillo said she knew she was a woman from as young as nine.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2024

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