Photos: Prince Harry attends the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs
May 12, 2013
HRH Prince Harry, middle, poses for a picture with Men's 30K Tandem bike winner and SOCOM (Special Operations Command) blind athlete Ivan Castro, left, before the medals ceremony. At right is Rich Kirby, with the South Carolina National guard. Kirby was the pilot for Castro during the event. The two took home Gold. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4353 )
HRH Prince Harry talks to competitors in the 10K Recumbent race before the start of the race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_1809 )
Fans, families and Army personnel salute during the singing of the National Anthem before the races begin. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_1976 )
Danny Dudek, with the Army, makes his way towards the finish line of the Men's 10K Handcycle race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2299 )
Marine Eric Rodriquez heads towards the finish line of the Men's Handcycle race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2285 )
HRH Prince Harry uses an air horn to start the first two races of the cycling event. The air horn only went off once, so he had to tell the competitors to start. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2024 )
Ronnie Jimenez gets high fives from the crowd after winning the men's hand cycle race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2128 )
Elizabeth Wasil, with the Army, works hard to get up the hill during the Women's 10K Handcycle and Recumbent race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2789 )
Fans lined the course to cheer on their athletes. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2829 )
Fans lined the course to cheer on the athletes. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2409 )
Army personnel cheer on their athlete Ramina Oraha during the women's Handcycle and Recumbent cycle race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2960 )
SOCOM Christopher Self, in the middle, jockeys for position during the Men's 30K Bicycle Disability race. He ended up winning the race with a time of 52:35. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_3626 )
Competitors make the 1st of 3 laps in the men's 30k upright cycling race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_3192 )
Marine Brian McPherson pumps his fist in the air after wining the Men's 30K Bicycle Open race in 47:20. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_3877 )
SOCOM Christopher Self, holds up his hands in jubilation as he crosses the finish line and wins the Men's 30K Bicycle Disability race. He ended up winning the race with a time of 52:35. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4027 )
Army National Guardsman JR Salzman raises his arm as he crosses the finish line 2nd in the Men's 30K Bicycle Disability race. He finished 52:50. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4065 )
HRH Prince Harry , right, gives a big hug Men's 30K Tandem bike winner and SOCOM (Special Operations Command) blind athlete Ivan Castro, right, before the medals ceremony. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES__HHR8149 )
HRH Prince Harry attended the awards ceremony after the races. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4445 )
HRH Prince Harry tells a secret to tandem bike winner and SOCOM (Special Operations Command) blind athlete Ivan Castro before the medals ceremony. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4402 )
Even his royal highness needs to use the "Loo". Prince Harry takes a quick nature break before the medal ceremonies. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4178 )
Ronnie Jimenez high fives a competitor after winning the Men's 10K hand cycle race in 21:53. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2236 )
Colin Cahill, 9, in boy scout uniform and his sister Paige, 11, with sign cheer on athletes during the cycling races. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_2552 )
Marine Lori Yrigoyen (recumbent bike) holds up the Marine flag and sings the Marines' Hymn after taking home gold in the Women's 10K Handcycle & Recumbent Race. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4514 )
The winners of the Men's 30K Tandem race hold up their hands after receiving their medals. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4681 )
Major General Buster Howes, OBE, Defense Attache & Head of British Defence, right, and Prince Harry shake hands and have a laugh after the awards ceremony. The fourth annual Warrior Games cycling event took started and finished at Falcon Stadium on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on May 12, 2013. HRH Prince Harry was on hand to start the race as well as to hand out medals at the finish line. A total of 260 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans came to compete in the week long games. Members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force. Special Operations and the British Armed Forces all took part in the competition. Other events included in the Warrior Games are shooting, sitting volleyball, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( cd13WARRIORGAMES_HHR_4771 )
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