Michael Milton

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Michael is an inspiration! I would definitely want to see him again - even if only to hear him repeat every word.

− Delegate at Randstad 'Shaping the World of Work' Breakfast Series, Perth

Michael was engaged as our surprise guest speaker at the Mt Buller Mt Stirling’s 2015 Staff Orientation. Michael had everyone from the get-go - he speaks on a level that takes you on a journey of real...

− Denise O'Brien, Human Resources Manager

Michael is someone you can listen to time and time again. The way he manages and deals with what life throws at him is an inspiration to all and shows that we often sweat the small stuff without reall...

− Dorina Martelli, Conference and Events Manager, Bankwest, Retail Sales Broker Conference

Your speech, highlighting some of the positive things about having a disability, and the incredible problem solving skills disability requires a person to develop certainly bought home this aspect of ...

− Dr Ian watt AO, Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Thank you for your contribution to our 10th Anniversary celebrations. You made a deep impression on all the participants! I was delighted with your contribution and as I had imagined, your thoughts, a...

− Geoff Officer, Managing Director, Donington Group

Michael thank you for such an inspiring presentation. Your story is truly amazing… your strength, courage and passion for life is contagious. Your bar is set high and it has left many of us thinking a...

− Jacqui Price, Producer - The Seven Network

Thank you so much for your inspirational and very generous presentation to our Corporate Division. You have an enviable ability to engage and take people with you on what continues to be a very person...

− Jane McGowan, People Strategy - Human Resources & Strategic Planning Branch, Corporate Division of the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

Michael spoke at our company conference. He is an exceptional storyteller and has a fabulous onstage presence. His content was relevant and delivered in a fun, honest style that kept the audience enga...

− Martina Broder, ATTURA Conference

Need a dynamic, interesting speaker? Michael talks of triumphs, challenges, disappointments and fear. Learn what motivates him, hear about his second cancer battle and find out about his next goal.

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It's D-Day for the Stoma

Surgery today. Every day for the last 60 days I have woken up and mentally checked off another day until my second surgery in this bowel cancer journey. And later today I will go back unde...

Posted: 29/1/2024

Milto inducted into Paralympic Hall of Fame

Michael Milton was inducted into the Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame last night in recognition of his Paralympic career, spanning over two decades.
The six-time Paralympian wasn't able...

Posted: 10/6/2022

Russian athletes must be allowed to compete

With barely a day until the start of the 2022 Paralympic Games, it's just not fair to ban the athletes from Russia and Belarus.
An International Olympic Committee resolut...

Posted: 2/3/2022

Ride for Resilience Tassie 2022

After a couple of years doing not much physically - thanks to COVID and the many many hours and days spent starting a new business - I am so excited to join the 'Ride for Resi...

Posted: 28/2/2022

Canberra talent features in international film festival

From AMTL Events:
The international Trails in Motion Film Festival- showing in Canberra on ...

Posted: 14/6/2018

On the up and up!

Michael Milton's latest challenge will take him to new heights when, on Sunday 26 August, he attempts his first ever vertical race - the Sydney Tower Stair Challenge...

Posted: 4/6/2018

Not different at all

Yesterday my nine year old son came home from school with someone else's backpack. The two were exactly the same so an easy mistake to make.
This morning at school we went looking for "Le...

Posted: 27/5/2018

What's the AIS without athletes and scientists?

What's the AIS without athletes and scientists?
Over the last decade or so, I have watched the Australian Institute of Sport become a ghost town under the guidance of a n...

Posted: 20/5/2018

The tricky world of world records

The day after my attempt to break the world record for the fastest 5km on crutches (successfully, as it turns out at 32:13:69), I was reading through the comments on a Facebook post by WIN News and sa...

Posted: 20/5/2018

Film premieres in Australia

A film about Michael Milton's attempt to complete a 50km ultra-marathon in the Blue Mountains last year has had its Australian premiere.
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Posted: 19/5/2018

22km in under 5 hours

Friday 19 May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Michael Milton completed the gruelling Pace 22km Ultra-Trail Australia race today in under five hours.
The five-time Paralymp...

Posted: 19/5/2018

Milton to tackle the UTA22 "for fun"

Back to the Blue Mountains to run 22km "for fun"
Michael Milton will return to the Blue Mountains one year after completing the gruelling 50km ultra-marathon to take on t...

Posted: 7/5/2018

Which cancer kills more people? Is it prostate cancer or breast cancer?

So, I learned something today.

Every year in Australia prostate cancer claims more lives than breast cancer. That's right, more men die of prostate cancer than women die of b...

Posted: 2/5/2018

Please stop calling the Comms Games "fully integrated"

Please stop calling the Comms Games "fully integrated". They're not and here's why they shouldn't be.
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games delivered the largest para-sp...

Posted: 16/4/2018

Live coverage - what a difference it makes

How good are the para-events at the Commonwealth Games? And the individual performances of our para-athletes? Simple awesome. They've captured the hearts of spectators in the stands and at...

Posted: 11/4/2018

Film premieres on three continents

A film about Michael Milton running a 50km ultra marathon in the Blue Mountain last year has been screened in 14 cities in three continents, with Australian dates soon to be announced.
Th...

Posted: 5/4/2018

Happy birthday to me!

I am 45 today. That, in itself, is not a huge milestone but, as a two-time cancer survivor, every birthday is special…. or so I'm told.
My wife Penni feels obligated to pull out all...

Posted: 21/3/2018

World record #3

Friday 16 March 2018, Australian Institute of Sport
Six-time Paralympic Games gold medalist Michael Milton added a third world record to his glistening resume today. ...

Posted: 16/3/2018

Channel Seven coverage hasn't done Winter Paralympics 'justice': Michael Milton

From The Canberra Times

He doesn't expect blanket coverage, but six-time Winter Paralympic gold medallist Michael Milton thinks Channel Seven could learn a lesson from th...

Posted: 15/3/2018

Michael Milton to attempt world record #3

THIS FRIDAY Canberra Paralympian, Michael Milton, will attempt to set his third world record - running 5km on crutches in less than 30 minutes.
The attempt - starting at ...

Posted: 14/3/2018

Summer holiday in Thredbo

I was a ski racer for more than 20 years so I have spent a lot of time at Thredbo. Although, as a poor ski bum, accommodation was always a bit of a challenge. It was pretty common for me to overni...

Posted: 12/3/2018

Aussies take this endurance sport very seriously

Australia's reputation on the sporting field is legendary but few are aware of our amazing talents off the field; more specifically, in endurance spectating!
There are fe...

Posted: 12/2/2018

How to watch my dot

Want to keep an eye on my progress tomorrow when I'm running the UTA50? There are a few options.
Facebook
Look for updates, photos and maybe even a live feed from on course. Li...

Posted: 19/5/2017

Milton prepares for another drenching

19 MAY 2017, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Heavy rainfall over the next two days will make it very tough and wet for Paralympic champion, Michael Milton, competing in his f...

Posted: 19/5/2017

Michael Milton enters ultra-marathon

// FEBRUARY 2017, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Paralympic champion, Michael Milton, will race his first ever ultra-marathon, a 50km long Ul...

Posted: 15/5/2017

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