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A cyclist competes in the 2016 Invictus Games on a road near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12.

A cyclist competes in the 2016 Invictus Games on a road near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12. (Tracy McKithern/U.S. Army photo)

A cyclist competes in the 2016 Invictus Games on a road near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12.

A cyclist competes in the 2016 Invictus Games on a road near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12. (Tracy McKithern/U.S. Army photo)

Navy veteran Steve Simmons powers a hand cycle during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016.

Navy veteran Steve Simmons powers a hand cycle during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (EJ Hersom/DoD News photo)

U.S. Invictus team member Ivan Castro hugs Prince Harry at the Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016.

U.S. Invictus team member Ivan Castro hugs Prince Harry at the Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (EJ Hersom/DoD News photo)

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Kacer cheers on teammates at the Invictus Games 2016 rowing championships, Orlando, Fla., May 8, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 14 nations with over 500 military competitors competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Kacer cheers on teammates at the Invictus Games 2016 rowing championships, Orlando, Fla., May 8, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 14 nations with over 500 military competitors competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016. (Joshua L. DeMotts/ U.S. Air Force photo)

Stefan Leroy, a competitor from the United States competes in the 2016 Invictus Games, HP Field House, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12.

Stefan Leroy, a competitor from the United States competes in the 2016 Invictus Games, HP Field House, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Fla., May 9.2016. The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. 115 U.S. athletes will represent the Department of Defense at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida, May 8-12. (Tracy McKithern/U.S. Army photo)

Army 2nd Lt. Jennifer Schuble (Ret.), Team US, races from the start line during the cycling finals at the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 9, 2016. The 2016 Invictus Games officially kicked off with the ceremony May 8, and 15 nations will compete through May 12 in multiple adaptive sports events.

Army 2nd Lt. Jennifer Schuble (Ret.), Team US, races from the start line during the cycling finals at the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 9, 2016. The 2016 Invictus Games officially kicked off with the ceremony May 8, and 15 nations will compete through May 12 in multiple adaptive sports events. ( Kevin Wallace/U.S. Air Force photo)

Army Sgt. Stefan Leroy (Ret.), Team U.S.A., pedals through a long straightaway during the cycling finals at the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 9, 2016. The 2016 Invictus Games officially kicked off with the ceremony May 8, and 15 nations will compete through May 12 in multiple adaptive sports events.

Army Sgt. Stefan Leroy (Ret.), Team U.S.A., pedals through a long straightaway during the cycling finals at the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 9, 2016. The 2016 Invictus Games officially kicked off with the ceremony May 8, and 15 nations will compete through May 12 in multiple adaptive sports events. ( Kevin Wallace/U.S. Air Force photo)

Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks participates in swimming practice during the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are the United Kingdom’s version of the Warrior Games, bringing together wounded veterans from 14 nations for events including track and field, archery, wheelchair basketball, road cycling, indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby, swimming, sitting volleyball and a driving challenge.

Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks participates in swimming practice during the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are the United Kingdom’s version of the Warrior Games, bringing together wounded veterans from 14 nations for events including track and field, archery, wheelchair basketball, road cycling, indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby, swimming, sitting volleyball and a driving challenge. (Roger Wollenberg/DoD photo)

French Marine Herve Labarta holds his 8-year-old son Peio after a preliminary wheelchair basketball game at the Invictus Games 2016, May 6, 2016, Orlando, Fla.

French Marine Herve Labarta holds his 8-year-old son Peio after a preliminary wheelchair basketball game at the Invictus Games 2016, May 6, 2016, Orlando, Fla. (Joshua L. DeMotts/U.S. Air Force Photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcus Chischilly, prepares for his heat during a swim meet at the Orlando Invictus Games 2016, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, Fla. May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 15  nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcus Chischilly, prepares for his heat during a swim meet at the Orlando Invictus Games 2016, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, Fla. May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016. (Carlin Leslie/U.S. Air Force photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar, veteran, chasing the basketball during a wheelchair basketball match at the Orlando Invictus Games 2016, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, Fla. May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 15  nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar, veteran, chasing the basketball during a wheelchair basketball match at the Orlando Invictus Games 2016, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, Fla. May 6, 2016. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events May 8-12, 2016. (Carlin Leslie/U.S. Air Force photo)

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