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    Wheelchair Rugby Semi-finals at Invictus Games 2017 [Image 8 of 13]

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    Two wheelchair rugby (murderball) players compete in an intense match on an indoor court. One player wearing a red jersey with number 2 and a Jordan headband attempts to block, while the other in a USA stars-and-stripes jersey possesses the ball. The wheelchairs are heavily modified with metal guards and bumpers designed for the physical contact nature of the sport.

    TORONTO, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    09.28.2017

    Photo by Roger Wollenberg 

    Defense Health Agency

    Marine Corps Sgt. Ivan Sears collides with a Danish player in the Wheelchair Rugby semi-finals during the 2017 Invictus Games at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto on September 28, 2017. The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry in 2014, brings together wounded and injured veterans from 17 nations for 12 adaptive sporting events, including track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, swimming, sitting volleyball, and new to the 2017 games, golf. (DoD photo by Roger L. Wollenberg)

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    Date Taken: 09.28.2017
    Date Posted: 09.29.2017 02:11
    Photo ID: 3819664
    VIRIN: 170928-O-BB251-419
    Resolution: 3500x2333
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: TORONTO, ALABAMA, US
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    A swimmer is competing in a backstroke event at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick armed services personnel. The athlete is captured mid-stroke in a competition pool with lane dividers visible. Signage in the background clearly identifies the event as 'Invictus Games Toronto 2017' alongside the 'I AM' campaign branding.
    A female swimmer wearing a USA swim cap with goggles and a red Nike swimsuit sits at the edge of a competition pool near starting blocks numbered 2 and 3. She is engaged in conversation with a man wearing a red and white striped shirt and a navy blue USA Nike cap, likely a coach. The setting appears to be an international swimming competition based on the USA branding and official pool equipment.
    A wheelchair basketball game is in progress, featuring players from two teams — one wearing American flag-themed 'Invictus Games' jerseys and the other wearing orange uniforms. The central player, wearing number 2 in a USA stars-and-stripes jersey, is holding a basketball and appears to be driving toward the basket. The setting is an indoor gymnasium with blue walls and a yellow-bordered court.
    The image captures a competitive swimmer mid-dive entering the water in an indoor swimming pool. The swimmer is wearing a navy blue and red competition swimsuit, and a small American flag patch is visible on their swim cap. The photo is taken from a low, close-up angle, emphasizing the dynamic entry into the water with lane dividers and pool infrastructure visible in the background.
    A wheelchair basketball player wearing a USA-themed uniform with stars and stripes is holding a Molten FIBA basketball during what appears to be an Invictus Games competition. The athlete, wearing jersey number 11, is seated in a sport wheelchair on an indoor court with spectators visible in the background. The uniform prominently displays 'Invictus Games' branding, indicating this is a Paralympic-style international competition for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel.
    A middle-aged male swimmer is captured mid-dive from a starting block at an indoor competitive swimming event. The scene includes media personnel with cameras, spectators, and another swimmer visible at an adjacent lane. The venue appears to be a professional or semi-professional aquatic facility with lane markers and branded starting blocks.
    A competitive swimmer wearing a USA swim cap with an American flag design is captured mid-stroke in a swimming pool. The swimmer appears to be performing the breaststroke, with their head raised above the water to breathe. The image shows a well-lit indoor competition pool with red lane dividers.
    Two wheelchair rugby (murderball) players compete in an intense match on an indoor court. One player wearing a red jersey with number 2 and a Jordan headband attempts to block, while the other in a USA stars-and-stripes jersey possesses the ball. The wheelchairs are heavily modified with metal guards and bumpers designed for the physical contact nature of the sport.
    A man in a black shirt leans down to embrace a seated athlete in a wheelchair, pressing his forehead against the athlete's head in an emotional moment. The seated athlete is wearing a red sleeveless jersey and has a gold medal around his neck. The background shows a blurred crowd in what appears to be an indoor sporting venue.
    A wheelchair rugby (murderball) match is taking place at the Invictus Games, with a USA-uniformed athlete's wheelchair tipping dramatically during intense play. The foreground athlete wearing a stars-and-stripes jersey is nearly falling forward as their wheelchair tilts onto its front wheels. A packed arena crowd watches the action, with an American flag and Union Jack visible in the background.
    The image shows a group of wheelchair rugby players engaged in an intense moment during a match, with two players in close physical contact — one gripping the other's face/neck area. All players are wearing red athletic jerseys and are seated in specialized rugby wheelchairs with protective bumpers. The scene appears to capture a competitive and emotionally charged moment during a wheelchair rugby game.
    Two wheelchair rugby players compete in an indoor arena, one wearing a USA stars-and-stripes jersey (number 4) and the other wearing an Australia yellow-and-green jersey (number 13). The Australian player holds the ball aloft while the American player attempts to defend. Spectators, photographers, and officials in yellow jackets are visible in the background.
    Three wheelchair athletes wearing USA team jerseys with American flag designs raise their joined hands in a victory celebration. They are seated in sport wheelchairs facing away from the camera toward a large crowd in an indoor arena. The image captures a triumphant moment, likely at a Paralympic or adaptive sports competition.

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