Michael Milton is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes, a three-time cancer survivor, and a successful business owner.
After losing his left leg to cancer at age nine, Michael won Australia’s first ever winter Paralympic gold medal at just 19 and went on to achieve 22 medals, including 12 gold over 20 years of competitive skiing. A world-record holding skier, ultra-marathoner, and cyclist, he continues to push boundaries despite battling multiple cancers.
Recently inducted as the 51st Legend of Australian Sport, Michael joins icons like Don Bradman, Dawn Fraser and Cathy Freeman.
As a motivational speaker, Michael’s laconic style and storytelling inspire and entertain, leaving audiences truly motivated to overcome life’s challenges.
Talking Points
Embrace the Struggle: Finding Strength in Life’s Toughest Moments
Embrace the Struggle: Finding Strength in Life’s Toughest Moments
Life as a Survivor: Am I Better Yet?
Life as a Survivor: Am I Better Yet?
Problem Solving: Success Through Persistence
Problem Solving: Success Through Persistence
Michael Milton was the most inspiring speaker we had heard all year. What that man has done and continues to do, would stop a mere mortal with two legs in his tracks. Nothing is impossible t ... keep reading Maroondah City Council
It was very motivating, practical and pleasant experience for me to listen to Michael and take away with me some of the important things he mentioned about disability, attitude, expectations of society, goal setting and mentoring/leadership. I found it very beneficial and would practically apply some of the thoughts to my approach to work, family and life in general moving forward.
Michael was extremely inspirational, very interesting and entirely natural in his speaking.
It was a great privilege to have Michael as a guest speaker. He was generous with giving of himself for the entire session, particularly as he was still a bit under the weather. Thanks to Michael for his fantastic inspirational talk.
A very inspiring talk. Michael had the whole audience focused on him and his message. He was very personable and an effective communicator.
Very impressive and highly motivated. Awesome and inspirational. Just a great story that allows you to belive that you can do anything.
