Man "wins" women's bronze medal at World Paralympic Athletics Championships

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Man "wins" women's bronze medal at World Paralympic Athletics Championships

Valentina Petrillo, 49, competed in the running category for visually impaired athletes. Petrillo identifies as blind as well.

According to the guidelines, "an athlete is eligible to compete in women's events if she is legally recognized as a woman."

Peter Eriksson, former head coach of the Canadian Olympic team's record-setter, said, "The women's medal chances were stolen by a cheater."