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Warrior Trials
Catch me if you can!
June 6, 2024
— Retired Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc is set to compete in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games, held from June 21-30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. After losing his left leg above the knee following a motorcycle accident in March 2020, Calantoc discovered adaptive sports through the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Joint Base San Antonio. An avid athlete before his injury, he embraced sports like archery, powerlifting, rugby, cycling, wheelchair basketball, and rowing to aid his recovery. Weighing 130 pounds, he can bench press 259 pounds and aims to double his weight. Training five times a week, he strives to improve daily, driven by his personal motto of outdoing his previous performance. Calantoc is determined to make Team US and compete in the Invictus Games, with aspirations for the Paralympics in archery and powerlifting. His positive outlook and discipline are bolstered by the camaraderie of his teammates and the support of his family. Excited to compete and help fellow athletes facing similar challenges, he emphasizes that an injury or illness is not the end but a new beginning. Known for his speed and competitive spirit, Calantoc is ready to showcase his skills at the Warrior Games, particularly in wheelchair basketball and rugby, with a playful warning to his Air Force competitors: "Be ready – you gotta catch me!"...
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