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Highlights of the Games
The second Invictus Games took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, part of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
From the 8-12 May 2016, the iconic WWS complex welcomed 487 competitors from 14 nations. During four days of intense sporting action they competed in 10 sports as well as a driving challenge, presented by Jaguar Land Rover.
Tens of thousands of cheering spectators as well as competitors’ friends and families packed venues during the week to cheer on competitors who had come from around the world to show their Invictus spirit.
I have dedicated the rest of my life to honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women with whom I served as Commander-in-Chief. Those who wear their Nation’s uniform, some of whom have overcome both visible and invisible injuries, deserve our support.
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Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Indoor Rowing, JLR Driving Challenge, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair Rugby
The following 14 countries took part in the Games: Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Jordan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, UK and USA.
8th - 12th May 2016
Champion Stadium, HP Field House, Jostens Centre, Tennis Complex & Track & Field Complex.
A first for the Games was when U.S. competitor Elizabeth Marks returned one of her four gold medals to Prince Harry, asking him to pass the medal on to the British hospital that saved her life on the eve of the inaugural Invictus Games in London.
Out of all the United Kingdom competitors at this year’s Invictus Games, Susan Warner’s journey instantly shined through. Susan is one of the UK’s older competitors, and when she won bronze in swimming, it’s hard to fathom someone looking more proud. She has overcome so much and she has still come out to Orlando to compete.
The journeys of two of the German competitors at the Invictus Games Orlando 2016: Master Sgt Naef Adebahr and Master Sgt Kai Cziesla. The German duo are caregivers and staff members of the Federal Sports School and run a sports therapy group in their homeland, aiding wounded, ill and injured soldiers.
United States of America
"I’ve never seen such an impact on individuals as I have this past week.”
Coach Gumbert US Team Coach
