Veteran who lost both legs fighting Colombian drug gang hails benefits of Invictus Games

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A former soldier who lost both his legs to a mine has revealed how competing in the Invictus Games has helped him cope with his injury.

Francisco Jenaro was a Sergeant First Class in the National Army of Colombia, in which he served for 24 years.

During a military operation to rescue hostages being held captive by a drug gang, a mine was detonated, resulting in Francisco losing his limbs.

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