Invictus Track And Field Athletes Set For Sydney
Twenty-seven track and field athletes from the 72-strong UK team have been training in Coventry this week.
The fourth instalment of the Invictus Games for wounded, injured and sick veterans and serving personnel, takes place in Australia in October.
The medal designs for the competition were unveiled on Tuesday.
Last year at the Games in Toronto, Kelly Ganfield was the only female visually impaired competitor who ran with a guide.
She says a lot of work has gone into getting ready for the games in Australia.
"I train four days a week without fail, I'm just totally dedicated to it... it's probably saved my life in all honesty."
Sydney will hold a lot of unknowns for many of these athletes which coach Joe McDonnell is all too aware of.
He's inspired people like John Shepard to never give up.
John was medically discharged with PTSD and tried out for Toronto but pulled out before selection.
"I didn't feel ready in my own head... when they were discussing mental health saying that they needed more guys to get off the sofa and get out there that gave me the kick in the backside I needed."
It’s now less than 50 days until the Invictus Games in Australia.
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