Petrillo will run in the T12 200m and 400m in Paris after winning bronze in the T12 200m and 400m at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships.
Former Olympic head coach Peter Eriksen of Canada called the results “shocking.” Petrillo, who will start her bid to win at the forthcoming games in the T12 women’s 400m on Monday.
September 2, spoke about her selection by the Italian squad for the upcoming Paralympics and praised the organizers for the decision.
“I’ve been waiting for this day for three years, and I’ve done everything I can to deserve it,” Petrillo said to BBC Sport.
“I want to thank the Italian Paralympic Committee and the Italian Paralympic Federation for always believing in me, not only as an athlete but also as a person. I deserve this selection.”