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PHOTOS: Wounded warriors compete in 2012 Warrior Games

Wounded warriors are proving that nothing is slowing them down — at least when it comes to sports.

Federal News Network Staff

May 2, 2012 8:35 am

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Wounded warriors are proving that nothing is slowing them down — at least when it comes to sports.

First Lady Michelle Obama helped kick off the six-day Warrior Games in Colorado this week.

<a href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?sid=2849506&nid=97" target="_blank">Photo gallery of 2012 Warrior Games and practice</a>

Teams are competing for medals in seven sports, including basketball, track and field, archery and cycling.

The Marine team won the first gold medal of the games in a 10K cycling competition.

Winner Lance Corporal Levi Marshall has a traumatic brain injury and limited use of one arm. But he says he is inspired by other Marines who have more severe injuries and are competing along with him.

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