One year after an IED blast in Afghanistan took his sight, U.S. Navy Lt. Brad Snyder stood atop the podium at London 2012, winning Paralympic gold in swimming. He had served his country with honor—first on the battlefield, then in the pool. Nearly a decade later, he did it again, becoming the first American man to win Paralympic gold in the paratriathlon at Tokyo 2020. From defending freedom to redefining resilience, Snyder’s journey is one of purpose, grit, and unwavering service. Explore more stories of service and sport during our Military Appreciation Month Specialty Tour. #VisitCOS #OlympicCityUSA #TeamUSA #Paralympics #Olympics #ColoradoSprings #Colorado #ColoradoSpringsCO #MilitaryAppreciationMonth