PETTY OFFICER JARRYD BOYD
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Competitor
ADF service: I joined the Royal Australian Navy in March 2009. In 2014, I deployed for Operation Slipper. I am currently the Facility Manager at HMAS Penguin and the Operations Manager for Navy Australian rules.
Other information: My current occupation is Physical Training Instructor at HMAS Penguin. My nickname is Boydy and I am related to actor, Brian Syron, and artist, Gordon Syron. I have a great circle of friends - Joe, Corey and Adam to name a few. I have 1 brother, Daniel, and am married to Katie, definitely my better half. I have 4 kids - Scarlet, Leo, Zahlia and Nyah.
Age: 35
Hometown: Drummoyne, NSW
Current town: Erskine Park, NSW
Competing in: Alpine skiing, indoor rowing, skeleton, swimming and wheelchair rugby.
What is the nature of your injury or illness? I have had multiple surgeries on my left ankle and a surgery on my right knee. I have loss of sensation in my left arm with reduced grip strength and a lower back injury. I also have osteoarthritis in my left ankle and right knee.
Sport background: Sport played growing up included Aussie rules for Glebe Greyhounds, Sydney Uni and Camden, rugby league for Leichardt Wanderers and touch football.
What role has sport played in your rehabilitation? Sport has played a massive part in my life since I was 10 years old. Once I started having injuries and surgeries, the first thing I lost was sport. The thought of getting back into sport has given me a new drive and new goals.
How did you feel when you were told you made the Invictus Games team? Once I read the email saying I was selected, I remember sitting down with a massive smile on my face. I had nervous/excited butterflies; the feeling was priceless.
Why did you apply for Invictus Games? I wanted to go outside of my comfort zone. I want to push my body to its limits and be able to compete.
What will ‘winning’ look like for you at the Games? I am already winning. I have met great people and been given an amazing opportunity.
Who is supporting you at the Games? My wife Katie and kids.
