Army Sgt. Sean Hook had a strong performance at the first-ever U.S. Army Warrior Trials, winning four gold medals, and is now getting primed for the Invictus Games in Athletics, Sitting Volleyball, Archery, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby. “These games are an honor for me,” said Hook. During his deployments to Iraq, Hook was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device on two occasions. He made a speedy return to duty after the first Improvised Explosive Device hit. Later in his deployment, a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device hit his platoon. This exploded approximately 150 meters from his location, throwing him against a wall barrier, where he was struck by shrapnel. The injuries, took a significant toll on his body, with substantial injuries to his shoulder, as well as a traumatic brain injury. For Hook, participating in adaptive sports and reconditioning has been a life changer. “I have been introduced to sports that I never competed in before my injury, and to represent my country in these sports is a reminder of how far I have come since I started adaptive sports.”