Retired U.S. Army Captain William Reynolds has met the challenges of his injury head on, and is hoping to turn them into gold in Athletics, Swimming and Sitting Volleyball at the Games. He is looking forward to competing because it gives him the chance to once again wear the uniform and “to represent it proudly overseas in a positive light.” Reynolds, lost his left leg after an improvised explosive device detonated in Iraq.“ Adaptive sports, especially cycling, played a prominent role in my recovery and rehabilitation process,” he said. “Adaptive activities help to keep me mentally and physically fit so that I can focus on the more challenging aspects of life.” Those challenges have included a successful transition from the military to civilian life. Following his two years of rehabilitation he earned a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Rochester, New York, and now works as a consultant.