A former royal marine has defied all odds and become the UKs first triple amputee from the Afghanistan conflict to become a gold medallist at the Invictus games.
Former Royal Marine Commando Mark Ormrod lost both his legs as a result of stepping on an IED in Helmand on Christmas Eve in 2007 and was told he would never be able to walk again.
But he has since managed to compete in the 50m breaststroke race at the last minute in this years games in Sydney and won gold.
After losing his limbs, Mark said he had to beg, borrow and steal to get the care he needed.
Landlord bans vegans from applying because he doesn't want to share kitchen with them
Speaking of his journey he said the worst time for him in rehab was when he was told youre in a wheelchair for life.
Advertisement
Advertisement
He added: That kind of hit me hard.
Mark has defied doctors with his determination to succeed in sport, even carrying the Olympic flame during the 2012 games in London.
He said: I went for the Invictus Games, never expecting to make the team and I was just fortunate that I did.
Mark is now viewed as a source of daily inspiration for thousands of people.
He has also been handed a Fellowship from Plymouth Universitys School of Psychology as well as an Honorary Masters degree in Sports Science by Plymouth Marjon University.
The 2017 Invictus games in Canada were Marks first games where he won the 2017 Outstanding Athlete Award and two silver medals.
Following his latest success he said people across the world, including those with amputations, have sent him messages of support and thanked him for inspiring them.
He added: What Im doing here is helping other people, and all Im doing is living, like everyone else does.
Advertisement
Advertisement
[contf]
[contfnew]
METRO
[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]
