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🇦🇺 ❄️ Able Seaman Taryn Dickens achieved exactly what she set out to do at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina—proving that crossing the line matters as much as medals. Representing Australia in Para Cross‑Country Skiing and Para Biathlon, she described her time on the slopes as “living the dream” and a proud moment for the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force. Competing alongside Lieutenant Commander Dave Miln, the pair made history in Italy as the first full‑time serving members to compete in an Olympic or Paralympic Games. Read her full story ➡️ http://spr.ly/6043B6NsfV 📷 Jeff Crow, Paralympics Australia #YourADF #AusNavy