Invictus Games 2016
More than 500 wounded service men and women from 15 countries are competing in the Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
In 2014, Britain's Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games, named after the poem, "Invictus," written by William Earnest Henley nearly 150 years ago, which he felt captured the spirit of the games and the athletes' determination. A line reads: "It matters not how straight the gait, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul."
The prince spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell in the lead up to the games.
Here, Prince Harry and first lady Michelle Obama meet the USA Invictus Team ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 8, 2016 in Orlando.
Elizabeth Marks donates gold medal
U.S. Army Sargeant Elizabeth Marks, gives her 100m freestyle gold medal back to Prince Harry to take to the hospital that helped her when she was saved her life two years ago at the awards ceremony in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, May 11, 2016.
Marks became ill with a serious lung condition just before the 2014 Invictus Games and was placed in an induced coma by staff from Papworth Hospital in England.
Marks suffered a hip injury in 2010, according to People magazine, that left her with no sensation in her left leg.
Amputee from 9/11 attacks
Sarah Rudder, who was injured at the Pentagon site in the aftermath of 9/11, crosses the finish line in first place during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Track & Field Finals at on May 10, 2016, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
By Tuesday, Rudder had won seven medals through in two days of Paralympic events ranging from rowing to shot-put.
Shot put
A competitor from Germany takes part in the shot put event during the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 10, 2016.
U.S. beats Denmark for gold
Members of the U.S. team celebrate after beating Denmark to win the gold medal in the wheelchair rugby at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 11, 2016.
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A competitor from France reacts on the track at the finish line during the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 10, 2016.
Medal ceremony
Lea Thiim of Denmark (C) and other winners celebrate on the podium after winning their medals for indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 9, 2016.
Blind competitor
An aide (L) helps a blind swimmer to the starting blocks on the pool deck of the Invictus Games in Orlando Florida, May 7, 2016.
Medal ceremony
Team GB member Nerys Pearce is presented with a Silver in the powerlifting category by George W Bush at the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 9, 2016 in Orlando.
The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation.
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An amputee from the U.S. competes at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 11, 2016.
Michelle Obama, Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Michelle Obama meet children of service men and women during the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games 2016 on May 8, 2016 in Orlando.
Archery finals
Fabio Tomasulo (Italy) shoots during Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Michelle Obama & athlete
First lady Michelle Obama meets blind competitor Ivan Castro of the USA Invictus Team ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the games on May 8, 2016 in Orlando.
Prince Harry & soldiers
Prince Harry meets members of the British Military at the powerlifting event on May 9, 2016 in Orlando.
Cycling finals
Competitors race during the Cycling Finals on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Cycling finals
Competitors race during the Cycling Finals at the Invictus Games on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Medal ceremony
Competitors celebrates during the medals ceremony for rowing on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Rowing
A competitor rows during the finals on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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Prince Harry presents Amy Baynes with a silver medal in the Time Trial Cycling on May 9, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
Archery
Competitors Luc Martin (CAN) and Chasity Kuczer (USA) hug after the Archery Finals at the Invictus Games on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Powerlifting
Wounded warrior Michael Yule celebrates after winning the Lightweight Powerlifting gold during the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 9, 2016.
Powerlifting
Toninho Norden of Netherlands competes in the Men's Heavyweight powerlifting finals at the Invictus Games on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Powerlifting
Nerys Peace of Britain shows off her silver medal at the Women's Heavyweight Powerlifting Finals at the on May 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Indoor rowing
Heidi Villa (R) of Denmark hugs teammate Lea Thiim as she celebrates winning gold in indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 9, 2016.
Prince Harry, Fergus Hurst
Britain's Prince Harry (L) hugs fellow Briton Fergus Hurst who won gold, during the medal presentation ceremonies for indoor rowing in Orlando, Florida, May 9, 2016.
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A man waves the American flag during Invictus Games 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, chats with David Wiseman, captain of the British Armed Forces Team, during heats at the swimming pool, May 7, 2016.
Started in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games uses the power of sports to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation.
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The Invictus Games "I AM" logo is seen at the Shades of Green resort at the Invictus Games, May 8, 2016.
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Prince Harry meets children from the Give Kids the World Village charity as he visits venues ahead of Invictus Games, May 6, 2016.
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Former President George W. Bush fist bumps wounded warrior Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr. on stage during the Symposium on Invisible Wounds at the Invictus Games in Orlando Florida, May 8, 2016.
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Wounded warrior Steven Davis poses for a photo with his prosthetic leg with a U.S. flag and Invictus Games "I Am" slogan on it, May 8, 2016.
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Britain's Prince Harry speaks to man in a wheel chair ahead of the Invictus Games, May 7, 2016.
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A competitor from the U.K. hits the ball to Canada during a sitting volleyball game on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry poses with Britain's Armed Forces Team members ahead of the Invictus Games, May 6, 2016.
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Prince Harry meets a Team British Armed Forces competitor ahead of the Invictus Games, May 7, 2016.
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A competitor wears a Wonderwoman prosthetic at sitting volleyball, May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry sits with the crowd as he watches the sitting volleyball on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry meets British supporters during the Jaguar Land-Rover Driving Challenge on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry poses with medal winners during the Jaguar Land-Rover Driving Challenge on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry meets members of the Afghanistan Team on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry poses with medal winners during the Jaguar Land-Rover Driving Challenge on May 7, 2016.
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Prince Harry watches the competition during the Jaguar Land-Rover Driving Challenge on May 7, 2016.
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F/A-18C Hornets from the US Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 34 perform a flyover as trumpeters from an armed forces band perform the U.S. national anthem during the opening ceremonies for the 2016 May 8, 2016.
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The Canadian flag is pictured during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 8, 2016.
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Athletes from Australia enter the stadium during the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 8, 2016.
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Britain's Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, delivers remarks during the opening ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, May 8, 2016.
Michelle Obama, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama take part in the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando, May 8, 2016.
The Obamas mounted a Twitter challenge to Prince Harry in a viral video which the price and Queen Elizabeth II posted their own video response to promote the Invictus Games on April 29.
Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on stage during the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games, May 8, 2016.
Morgan Freeman
Actor Morgan Freeman takes part in the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando Florida, May 8, 2016.
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A wounded ex-serviceman reaches out to another before their choir performance of "Flesh and Blood" featuring Laura Wright during opening ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, May 8, 2016.
Laura Wright
Singer Laura Wright performs during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 8, 2016.
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Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with the son of Master Sergeant Israel del Toro Jr. (R) while his wife looks on, as Bush pays tribute to the wounded veteran during opening ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 8, 2016.
The image projected behind is a tattoo that del Toro Jr. had done after sustaining burn wounds while serving overseas in the armed forces of the United States. The Invictus Games are an international Paralympic-style multi-sport event, created by Great Britain's Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part in sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, and indoor rowing. / AFP / Gregg Newton (Photo credit should read GREGG NEWTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Wounded warrior Master Sargent Israel Del Toro Jr. speaks on stage as a photo of his son is projected behind him as he takes part in the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, May 8, 2016.
Prince Harry
Ahead of this year's games, Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, opened up to "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell about the camaraderie he feels with the athletes and what his late mother, Princess Diana, might think about what he has accomplished.