Bradley Snyder lost his vision when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in September 2011.

The 29-year-old from Reno competed in the 2012 Warrior Games, and later that year, he went on to qualify in swimming for London 2012 where he won two gold medals and silver.

Snyder won the men's 400 metres freestyle in the S11 category at London 2012 on September 7, the first anniversary of his injury.

The Torch Relay will be a brief procession that will include the passing of the torch from one athlete from each service branch to another, culminating in the hand off to Snyder, who will light the cauldron at the US Olympic Training Centre - ceremonially signaling the official start of the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte.

"I am humbled by the opportunity to still be a part of something very near and dear to my heart," said Snyder, who also won the 100m freestyle S11 at London 2012 and silver in the 50m freestyle.

"The Warrior Games have already had an impact on so many lives, and I am truly honored to represent the US Navy/Coast Guard in broadening the event."

Bradley Synder won the 400 metres freestyle in the S11 at London 2012 on the anniversary of stepping on an IED in Afghanistan