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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett pulls back an arrow during a gold medal archery match against Canada’s Cpl. Luc Martin at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 12, 2014. Burkett won the gold medal in the mixed individual compound bow category. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations took part in the inaugural Invictus Games, a multisport event for wounded and injured service members held Sept. 10-14. Organizers said the vision for the Invictus Games is to harness the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett pulls back an arrow during a gold medal archery match against Canada’s Cpl. Luc Martin at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 12, 2014. Burkett won the gold medal in the mixed individual compound bow category. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations took part in the inaugural Invictus Games, a multisport event for wounded and injured service members held Sept. 10-14. Organizers said the vision for the Invictus Games is to harness the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett pulls back an arrow during a gold medal archery match against Canada’s Cpl. Luc Martin at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 12, 2014. Burkett won the gold medal in the mixed individual compound bow category. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations took part in the inaugural Invictus Games, a multisport event for wounded and injured service members held Sept. 10-14. Organizers said the vision for the Invictus Games is to harness the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country.

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