Just one year later, the first Invictus Games took place in London. The Games draw inspiration from the short poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley, who was an amputee himself. (Read it in full ...

"John Lewis was my hero and my friend," Faw said before reading Lewis' "favorite poem" – "Invictus." Written in 1875 by English poet William Ernest Henley, "Invictus" is Latin for "unconquered." ...

It may have only just found its place in the history books, but the inspiration behind the Paralympic-style multi-sport event that is the Invictus Games, takes its inspiration from a poem that is ...

Watch a host of athletes and celebrities - including Daniel Craig and Joanna Lumley - recite William Ernest Henley's 19th century poem 'Invictus' ahead of the inaugural Invictus Games in London on ...

(AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Harry will do a reading, and “Homeland” actor Damien Lewis will recite the Invictus poem, according to People. After the ceremony, Prince Harry and Markle will head ...