Valentina Petrillo to Make Paralympic History as First Transgender Woman Competitor

The Italian sprinter will compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris

Petrillo, diagnosed with Stargardt disease, will race in the 200m and 400m events.
She began transitioning in 2019 and started competing as a female in 2020.
Some competitors argue Petrillo has an unfair advantage due to her previous male physiology.
World Para Athletics requires transgender women to maintain specific testosterone levels.
Petrillo's participation ignites discussion on fairness and inclusion in sports.