jason readdy

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Competitor

ADF service: I joined the Australian Army in March 1991 before discharging in August 2022. During my career I deployed to Somalia, Southern Ocean, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Other information: I have been married to my wife, Natasha, for 29 years and have 2 children in their late 20s. 

Age: 50 

Hometown: Hervey Bay, QLD 

Current town: Perth, WA 

Competing: Indoor rowing, nordic skiing, skeleton, sitting volleyball, and swimming. 

What is the nature of your injury or illness? I have had multiple left and right shoulder replacements, a right hip replacement and multiple surgeries on my left and right knees.  

Sport background: Growing up I played rugby league from 12 until 18 years of age. I competed in athletics from the age of 9 until 16 years of age. My best performance in athletics was when I became the Queensland champion for under-15 javelin.  

What role has sport played in your rehabilitation? Adaptive sport gives me a great source of mental stimulation and pride, knowing that I can still do something active. 

How did you feel when you were told you made the Invictus Games team? Extremely excited to have the opportunity to participate in such a high-profile event. Secondly, it has given me a focus to set training goals over the 6 months prior to the Games.  

What is your greatest achievement to date? My 2 children. 

Why did you apply for Invictus Games? I needed a sense of direction after leaving the Defence Force and adaptive sport seemed the best option due to my injuries. Hopefully my attendance will give me the confidence, knowledge and understanding of what sports I can participate in without further aggravating my injuries. 

What will ‘winning’ look like for you at the Games? Just getting out there, having a go and supporting my teammates.  

Who is supporting you at the Games? My wife, Natasha, and daughter, Zoey, will be supporting me at Invictus Games. I know my son will be cheering me on from back home.