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Double medal joy for Fife veteran in Invictus Games

Michael Mellon in action at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017
Michael Mellon in action at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017

A veteran has returned home to Fife with two medals from the Invictus Games in Toronto.

Michael Mellon, 37, won silver in sitting volleyball and bronze in wheelchair basketball.

As part of the UK team, the amputee also came fifth in the shot put and sixth in the discus at the games which were launched by Prince Harry.

The father-of-three, from Cardenden, said the experience had given him confidence in “bucket loads”.

Michael, who also suffers from depression, was a senior aircraftsman in the Royal Air Force before his discharge in 2005.

He said: “The Invictus Games have been huge for me, a life changing event.

“Being part of the sitting volleyball team and winning a silver medal was exceptional.

“I said I wanted to be a part of the team to help my confidence and feel the power of teamwork again. I regained that in bucket loads. The adrenalin it gives you and the buzz is electric.”

Michael fractured his tibia and fibula bones during an RAF rugby match in 2001, which resulted in a painful condition called compartment syndrome.

In December 2013 he made the difficult decision to have his leg amputated.

He was delighted to be named part of the 90-strong British team which took part in the multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans.

The UK contingent was supported by Help for Heroes in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion.