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Guardsman sprints to multiple medals at Invictus Games

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  • By Shannon Collins
  • DOD News, Defense Media Activity
ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) --  Staff Sgt. Gideon Connelly, the only Air National Guardsman on the American team, earned a silver medal in the 4x100 relay and bronze medals in the 100- and 200-meter races during this year's Invictus Games at the ESPN World Wide of Sports Complex in Orlando.

The chaplain assistant from Maryland Air National Guard's 175th Wing said it was an honor to represent his military service branch.

"It's a huge honor for me to represent my Guard family. I know that competing helps raise awareness that my fellow brothers and sisters have risked and continue to risk their lives for our nation," he said. "It's an honor to support and represent our nation, the Air National Guard and the United States Air Force."

Connelly also thanked Prince Harry for coming up with the Invictus Games. "I look up to Prince Harry. He's such an honorable man to envision these games and call to attention the work of our wounded and disabled warriors," he said.

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