# David Miln

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**David Miln** (born 6 December 1985) is an Australian para skier[1] He competed in biathlon and cross- country skiing at the [2026 Winter Paralympics](/source/2026_Winter_Paralympics).[2]

## Personal

Miln was born on 6 December 1985 in [Salisbury, England](/source/Salisbury). Miln served for nearly 15 years in the United Kingdom military as a Royal Marine Commando and Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer.[3] In 2019, he transferred to the Royal Australian Navy as a Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer. In 2022, during a skiing holiday in Northern California, whilst carrying his one-year-old daughter Anna and guiding his three-year-old daughter Isla, they slipped into a large snow removal machine. This resulted in severe injuries to Miln and his eldest daughter who ended up with broken legs and pelvis.The accident left Miln with his left leg amputated above the knee and his right below the knee, along with various other injuries, including spinal fractures.

## Skiing

He is classified as [LW12](/source/LW12) sit skier. He represented Australia at the 2025 Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler and was Australia's Flag Bearer at the opening ceremony. He won a silver medal in advanced biathlon.[4] He has competed in FIS international events since 2024/25.[5]

At the [2026 Winter Paralympics](/source/2026_Winter_Paralympics), he competed in biathlon and cross-country skiing. His biathlon results were - 20th in [Men's Individual Sitting](/source/Para_biathlon_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_individual), 25th in [Men's Sprint pursuit - Sitting](/source/Para_biathlon_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_individual) and 26th in [Men's Sprint - Sitting](/source/Para_biathlon_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_sprint). His cross-country skiing results were - 20th in [Men’s 10km classical - Sitting](/source/Para_cross-country_skiing_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_10_kilometre_classical), 23rd in [Men's 20km Interval Start - Sitting](/source/Para_cross-country_skiing_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_20_kilometre_freestyle) and 28th in [Men's Sprint - Sitting](/source/Para_cross-country_skiing_at_the_2026_Winter_Paralympics_%E2%80%93_Men's_sprint_classical). [6]

Miln also plays for wheelchair basketball club in Manly.

Miln stated that his philosophy is “It’s closed some doors, but opened a lot of others and it would be remiss of me not to make the most of these opportunities and enjoy it. Success for me is about pushing myself and trying to better myself."[7]

## References

1. Maih (2025-08-11). ["Dave Miln - Paralympics Australia"](https://www.paralympic.org.au/athlete/dave-miln/). *www.paralympic.org.au*. Retrieved 2026-03-04.

1. Zoe (2026-02-28). ["Australian Team Finalised For Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games - Paralympics Australia"](https://www.paralympic.org.au/2026/03/australian-team-finalised-for-milano-cortina-2026-paralympic-winter-games/). *www.paralympic.org.au*. Retrieved 2026-03-04.

1. ["Lieutenant Commander Dave Miln"](https://invictusaustralia.org/team/dave-miln/). 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2026-03-04.

1. Limited, Biathlon Australia. ["Aussie Biathlete Dave Miln Conquers Invictus"](http://www.biathlonaustralia.com.au/news/aussie-biathlete-dave-miln-conquers-invictus). *www.biathlonaustralia.com.au*. Retrieved 2026-03-04.

1. Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. ["FIS | Dave MILN - Athlete Biography - Para Cross-Country"](https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=PCC&competitorid=292216&type=fispoints). *www.fis-ski.com*. Retrieved 2026-03-04.

1. ["Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics Games Schedule & Results"](https://www.paralympic.org/milano-cortina-2026/results#/sport/BTH/results/M.PURSUIT-12050-----.QUAL.000100--?bio=8238). *Bornan*. Retrieved 2026-03-15.

1. ["Injury opens the door to adaptive sports"](https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-27/injury-opens-door-adaptive-sports). *Defence News & Events*. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.

## External links

- [Dave Miln](https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=PCC&competitorid=292216&type=fispoints) at the [International Ski and Snowboard Federation](/source/International_Ski_and_Snowboard_Federation) (para cross-country)
- [Meet LCDR Dave Miln - Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 competitor for Team Australia](https://www.youtube.com/69iPWCLjl6o) on YouTube

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