Competitors
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A Corporal in the 3rd Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry and Clagary Highlanders. Ryan Forest was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder from his 2010 tour in Afghanistan. The Games will be Ryan’s first “Soldier On” experience. He will be competing in the Field-Shot Put and Powerlifting.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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- Isaac Francois
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Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class,
Navy/Retired
- Sports
- Archery, Athletics, Road Cycling
- National Team
- USA
Isaac Francois served in Afghanistan in 2008 as a Navy 2nd Class Hospital Corspman. Upon returning home he was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in his legs due to all the heavy equipment he carried, he was also diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2012, linked to his experiences in the theatre of war. Isaac has always been an avid football player kids coach. He will be competing in Archery, Cycling, Field-Discus and Track running.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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- Michel Frenzke
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Staff Sergeant,
Airforce
- Sports
- Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball
- National Team
- Germany
Michel Frenzke was injured in a car accident in 2010, where his leg was badly damaged. He has enjoyed training for the Games, “I like the inner calm after the work-out”. Frenzke will be competing for Gold in Indoor Rowing, Siting Volleyball.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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Cpl. Gabehart was injured during his time in the military, which led to a Traumatic Brain Injury, injured ribs, and shrapnel wounds. Cpl. Gabehart is looking forward to compete in Athletics and Cycling during the Games.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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Craig Gadd spent three years in rehabilitation after being hit by an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of his left leg above the knee. During his Help for Heroes Sports Recovery Program, Gadd immersed himself in a number of sports not allowing his injury to hold him back. He will be representing the British Armed Forces in Cycling.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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- Chanda Gaeth
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Staff Sergeant,
Veteran/ Army
- Sports
- Indoor Rowing, Road Cycling, Swimming
- National Team
- USA
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Chanda Gaeth will be competing in Cycling, Swimming, and Indoor Rowing. The wheelchair has been a part of Gaeth’s life since 2003, when she sustained spinal cord injuries serving overseas. Her adaptive reconditioning began with water therapy;“I was lost before I started doing sports,” she explained.“Representing the United States at the Invictus Games means getting to compete with Soldiers from different countries,” Gaeth said. “We go to war together, and we can show our strength and team spirit with the games.”In addition to looking forward to the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs in the fall, she hopes to be a member of the American team in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x3
- Bronze
- x3
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In June 2007 former Lance Corporal Jonathon ‘Frenchie’ Le Galloudec, was shot in the spine while out on patrol in Iraq. The injury left him partly paralysed from the waist down and in chronic pain. Since then, using the power of sport, Frenchie has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, trekked to Everest Base Camp and taken part in a number of Paralympic Sports Camps. He has also competed in the Warrior Games 2013, where he won bronze medals in two of his swimming events. Frenchie will be representing the British Armed Forces in Swimming.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x2
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- Rhoden Galloway
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Master Sergeant,
Active/Army
- Sports
- Indoor Rowing, Road Cycling, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming
- National Team
- USA
“The Invictus Games are my Olympics,” said Master Sgt. Rhoden Galloway, who will be participating in Swimming, Cycling, Rowing and Sitting Volleyball. Galloway found adaptive sports and other activities as an outlet while he recovered from injuries sustained over multiple deployments at Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB), Texas. Galloway found that swimming in particular helped him both physically and emotionally. After participating in three Warrior Games, Galloway and a handful of other wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans wanted to bridge the gap between participating in adaptive sports at the WTB and competing at a higher level. The team came up with a program they dubbed SARP-Elite. “It shows how sports are not just something for fun. Sports can lead to life after the military.” Adaptive sports and reconditioning activities inspired Galloway to help fellow wounded warriors, and after Invictus he hopes to continue to help them achieve their own personal goals as they recover.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x1
- Bronze
- x1
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SFC Garcia went through Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 2001, and following completion of the Qualification Course, was assigned to 7th Special Forces Group. SFC Garcia has deployed numerous times to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Latin America. After suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury, Emilio developed epilepsy, for which he is currently receiving medical treatment. He will be competing in Athletics, Powerlifting and Swimming.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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- Jaime Garza
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Navy/Retired,
Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class
- Sports
- Archery, Athletics, Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby
- National Team
- USA
Jaime Garza was deployed to the Philippines in 2010 where he was injured upon falling out of a helicopter whilst participating in a fast roping exercise. He was diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury. He is currently enrolled in the University of Northern Texas and is interested in pursuing a career in the medical and intelligence field. He will be competing in Archery, Athletics, Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.
- Gold
- x1
- Silver
- x1
- Bronze
- x0
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Former Private Jaco Van Grass was a member of the British Armed Forces Parachute Regiment, during his second tour of Afghanistan he was severely wounded. Grass and his platoon were engaged by enemy Forces and after an intense 45 minute fire fight, he was hit by an RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). The injuries he sustained included the loss of his left arm at the elbow, a collapsed left lung, shrapnel wounds to his left side, punctured internal organs, blast wounds to upper thigh, a broken tibia and a fractured knee. After 11 operations and intense rehab, Grass has shown that his injuries haven’t held him back. He has completed several marathons, trekked to the North Pole, climbed Mount Manaslu and, as part of ‘Walking With the Wounded’ , was only denied summiting Everest by adverse weather conditions. Grass will be representing the British Armed Forces in Cycling.
- Gold
- x2
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0
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With Warrior Games medals of every color to his credit, retired Sgt. Robbie Gaupp is a seasoned competitor. He will now join the U.S. team for the Invictus Games, where he will compete in Athletics events. “When I was injured, I didn’t know what my future would look like, but I seized this opportunity.” he said. While on assignment in the U.S. supporting Operation Jumpstart, Gaupp shattered his right shoulder assisting border patrol units along the Texas–Mexico border. He has since had two surgeries to repair the damage and regain some of his range of motion.“You don’t have to give up just because you’re injured,” he said. After the Games he hopes to qualify for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “I thought my life in sports was over and it had only actually begun.”
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x1
- Bronze
- x0
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- Badri Gelenava
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Corporal,
Army
- Sports
- Athletics, Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball
- National Team
- Georgia
Badri Gelenava was wounded in a bomb shell explosion, while serving at the front line during the 2008 August War. This resulted in an amputation of his right arm. He will be competing in Indoor Rowing, Athletics and Sitting Volleyball.
- Gold
- x0
- Silver
- x0
- Bronze
- x0