When serving in the Army Philippe Robert was involved in a motorcyle accident, which resulted in him having a left leg amputation and left shoulder trauma. He looks forward to competing in Athletics, Archery, Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball.

Clancy Roberts enlisted in the Australian Army in December 2002 as a reservist, he then transferred to the regular army in 2005 and served with 3RAR (para) until 2011 when he joined 2CDO. “Involvement in the Invictus Games is an opportunity to represent my unit and show the support that we have for troops that have been injured or given their lives whilst serving their country” Roberts says. He will be competing in Athletics, Archery and Cycling.

Andrew Roberts was a sapper in the Royal engineers and was serving with the 28 Engineer regiment in Afghanistan. In 2009 Roberts was involved in a blast, which caused extensive soft tissue and nerve damage to his leg. Life, as described by Roberts, has been a mental and physical battle since the injury five years ago. He first had a taste of Wheelchair Basketball on a Battle Back course in 2012, this year picked up the courage to join a team and pursue the sport. Being part of the Invictus Games has helped to be build Roberts confidence, and is proud to be representing the British Armed Forces in Wheelchair Basketball.

Franck Robin is looking forward to competing against all the other nations during the Games. “When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to rejoice” he says. He will be competing in Cycling and Archery.

Corporal Stuart Robinson suffered serious injuries after an improvised explosive device went off under his armoured vehicle. The injuries left Robinson having to have both legs amputated and a brachial plexus injury to his left arm. However, the injuries have not held Robinson back from competing in various Wheelchair Rugby matches, using the sport as means of recovery. He is proud to be representing the British Armed Forces in the sport.

Garry Robinson joined the Army in 1994 where he pursued a life-long goal to join the Special Forces. This dream was realised in 2004 when he became a Commando, completing 3 tours of Afghanistan. During his last tour he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, a left leg amputation, and multiple musculoskeletal injuries following a Blackhawk helicopter crash during his deployment in 2010. However, this has not stopped Robinson, who will be competing in Arcjery, Cycling and Swimming during the Games

Kelly Robinson will be representing the British Armed Forces in Cycling. The power of sport has been a key tool for her recovery.

Natalie Robinson was injured during her time serving with the Army. This has involved nerve damage in her right ankle, a heavily calcified achilles on the right leg, and a damaged peripheral nerve behind the right thigh impacting on the sciatic nerve. After her recovery, Robinson started taking part in Wheelchair Rugby events and will be representing the British Armed Forces team in the sport.

Max Rohn joined the Navy because he wanted to help others. He already had experience as a volunteer firefighter in Colorado. He served with various Marine Corps Units and in 2009 he was with a Marine postion transition team when his humvee was struck by a rocket propelled grenade which badly damaged his right leg. He underwent 14 surgeries in 2 years to try and salvage the limb. Eventually after competing in the 2011 Warrior Games he decided to have the leg removed. He made the 2013 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team for shot put. At the Invictus Games, Max will be competing in the Field-Discus, Shot Put and Sitting Volleyball.

Laura Root decided to join the Navy after travelling the world for several years. She developed a passion for intelligence and languages and was commissioned into the Office of Naval Intelligence and Defense Intelligence. In 2011 she was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. At the 2013 Warrior Games, Laura became the first female to earn a Gold medal in the shooting event. She is now retired and is planning to pursue a career in literature. She will be competing in Cycling, Rowing and Sitting Volleyball.

John de Ruiter was injured after a hard landing during parachute jumping. This resulted in a fractured vertebra, spinal cord injury and failure of the nervous system – mostly to the right leg. He has been using the power of sport to combat against his injuries, and will be representing the Netherlands in Archery, Sitting Volleyball and the Jaguar Landrover driving challenge.

Domenico Russo lost one eye during an accident when training in the Army, and is currently serving at the Army Aviation Training Centre. He started running one year ago, and will participate in the 100m competition and Rowing during the Games.

Javier inlisted in 2002 wanting to serve his country and see the world. He served aboard various submarines and at a variety of naval bases. In 2011 he was the victim of a hit and run accident. He sustained severe trauma to his lower extremeties, since then he has battled through extensive surgeries and physical therapy and ultimately had his left leg removed. He is looking forward to meeting other wounded veterans from around the world at the games. He will be competing in Cycling, Field-discus, Sitting Volleyball and Whelchair Basketball.