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In March 2023, Petrillo withdrew from competing in the World Masters Indoor Athletic Championships on account of anti-trans threats and concerns for her safety. [ 16 ] On 2 September 2024, Petrillo debuted at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, qualifying for the semi-finals of the T12 women's 400 metres . [ 17 ]
The most decorated LGBT+ Olympian is British Paralympic equestrian Lee Pearson, with 17 medals including 14 golds; [c] the most decorated able-bodied LGBT+ Olympian is Dutch speed skater Ireen Wüst, with 13 medals including 6 golds; [d] the most decorated able-bodied LGBT+ Summer Olympian is Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe, with 9 medals ...
At the Paralympics, the finals of the women’s T12 400m and 200m will take place on Sept. 3 and 7 respectively, with the heats the previous day. Petrillo will be cheered on by her ex-wife and 9 ...
Paralympics opening ceremony. 20:55, Mike Jones. The final three competing nations are Australia, who host the Games in 2023, the United States of America, the 2028 hosts, and of course France ...
The BBC noted that as a trans male athlete, their presence "created less of a stir" than trans female athletes. [67] Lauren Rowles Δ Great Britain: Rowing: 2016, 2020, 2024: Widely out prior to the 2020 Games, at which point she was in a relationship with wheelchair basketball player Judith Hamer. [39] [68] [69] Josie Aslakson Δ United States
Competition at the Paralympic Games begins Thursday. Here's what to know to watch Team USA in its first day of action. ... Swimming – Qualifying Heats (LIVE) 6:15 a.m.-7:30 a.m.: Men’s ...
Catherine Debrunner (born 11 April 1995) is a Swiss athlete and teacher. She has competed for Team Switzerland at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships where she won a gold and a silver medal.
As for who will be hosting the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, NBC Sports host Ahmed Fareed will be emceeing the the TV coverage for fans, alongside 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell.