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Paralympics Faces Transgender Controversy, Echoing Olympics Debate

Valentina Petrillo, a male until 2019 and now competing as a woman, stirs social media criticism.

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Italy's Valentina Petrillo trains at Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy, August 19, 2024. AP/Antonio Calanni
GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

While the Paralympics is known for its stories of inspiration and triumph over adversity, this year’s gathering of disabled athletes is also enduring a controversy similar to one that arose during the recently completed Paris Olympics.

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GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and extensive contributions have been featured in various press outlets. A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, he and his wife Janelle reside at Aventura, Florida.

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