Italy's Valentina Petrillo trains in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy. Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympic Games at the end of this month in Paris.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo trains in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo trains in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo trains in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo wears her spiked shoes before training in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.
Italy's Valentina Petrillo walks before training in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy.