Going for gold

ONE remarkable Fuengirola resident, Kelly Mcvitty, is defying all odds as she sets her sights on the ultimate challenge: competing in the prestigious Invictus Games. Kelly’s journey is an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the unwavering spirit of a true warrior.

While serving as a critical care nurse in Afghanistan, Kelly’s life took a drastic turn when she experienced a devastating explosion that resulted in the loss of her leg. The transition back to civilian life was far from easy, leaving her feeling adrift and hopeless.

However, an unexpected glimmer of hope emerged when she stumbled upon an advertisement for the Invictus Games, an event that would change the course of her life.

With unwavering determination, Kelly embarked on a rigorous training regime, pushing her physical and mental boundaries. Overcoming the challenges that came with her prosthetic leg, she found solace and purpose in the demanding workouts, effectively managing her PTSD and ongoing pain along the way.

Despite facing plenty of obstacles to training, including a trauma birth in 2019 which excluded her from competition, Kelly has continued to train, and has set her sights on a medal at this year’s Invictus Games

Kelly was recently named as Vice Captain for Team UK, a great honour that symbolises her exceptional leadership and resilience.

Today, Kelly continues to train, swimming, running and cycling each week in Fuengirola. Kelly is currently preparing with unwavering determination for the Invictus Games set to take place in Dusseldorf from Saturday, September 9.