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Italy makes history by selecting first openly transgender Paralympian
Valentina Petrillo is hoping to clinch a medal in Paris (Picture: Getty)Italy has made history by selecting Valentina Petrillo for Paris 2024, who will become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympics. Petrillo is legally …