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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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Italy's Valentina Petrillo has become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at a Paralympic Games after qualifying for the women's T12 400m semi-finals.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

Petrillo, won bronze in the World Championships last year, will race in the semi-finals at 19:43.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 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

Petrillo qualified sixth fastest for the semi-finals - 2.99secs behind top qualifier and world record holder Omara Durand from Cuba.

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

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