US Team Competitors: Last Names – D to F
The US Team is proud to be competing at the 2016 Invictus Games. Biographies of competitors are highlighted below.
Dadgostar, Nicholas: Nicholas Dadgostar (ret.) is a Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force and will be competing in the Track & Field, Indoor Rowing and Sitting Volleyball competitions. Mr. Dadgostar’s hometown is Sidney, Nebraska.
Davis, Steven: Steven Davis (ret.) is a Seaman from the United States Navy and will be competing in the Sitting Volleyball competition. Mr. Davis’s hometown is Modesto, California.
Del Toro, Israel: Israel Del Toro Jr. is a Technical Sergeant in the United States Special Operations Command and will be competing in the Cycling and Powerlifting competitions. Mr. Del Toro’s hometown is New Lenox, Illinois.
Edmonton, John: John Edmonton (ret.) is a Lieutenant from the United States Navy and will be competing in the Swimming competition. Mr. Edmonton’s hometown is San Jose, California.
Ellis, Jason: Jason Ellis (ret.) is a Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force and will be competing in the Track & Field and Wheelchair Basketball competitions. Mr. Ellis’s hometown is Tampa, Florida.
Elmlinger, Kelly: Kelly Elmlinger is a Captain in the United States Army and will be competing in the Swimming and Track & Field competitions. Ms. Elmlinger’s hometown is San Antonio, Texas.
Ennis, Kirstie: Kirstie Ennis (ret.) is a Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps and will be competing in the Swimming, Cycling and Indoor Rowing competitions. Ms. Ennis’s hometown is Milton, Florida.
Esget, Kristen: Kristen Esget is a Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Coast Guard and will be competing in the Swimming competition. Ms. Esget’s hometowns are Beaufort, South Carolina and Ridgeway, Virginia.
Field, Austin: Austin Field (ret.) is an Airman from the United States Navy and will be competing in the Wheelchair Tennis competition. Mr. Field’s hometown is Amarillo, Texas.
Francis, Rachel: Rachel Francis is a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and will be competing in the Track & Field and Cycling competitions. Ms. Francis’s hometown is Huntington Beach, California.