Zach Miller (snowboarder)

Zach Miller
Personal information
Full nameZachary Miller
NationalityAmerican
Born (1999-03-10) March 10, 1999
Colorado, United States
Sport
SportPara snowboarding
SB-LL2
Achievements and titles
Beijing 2022, Milano-Cortina 2026
Medal record
Men's Para snowboarding
Representing  United States
World Para Snowboard Championships
Gold medal – first place2022 LillehammerBanked slalom SB-LL2
Silver medal – second place2023 La MolinaDual banked slalom SB-LL2
Bronze medal – third place2019 PyhäSnowboard cross SB-LL2
Bronze medal – third place2023 La MolinaSnowboard cross SB-LL2
Bronze medal – third place2025 Big WhiteBanked slalom SB-LL2

Zachary Miller (born March 10, 1999) is an American para snowboarder who competes in the SB-LL2 classification. He has represented the United States in international competition, including the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing and 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano-Cortina.

He became World Champion in 2022. In 2023 he won the Best Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award.

Biography

Career

Miller was born in the U.S. state of Colorado. He was diagnosed with left hemiplegic cerebral palsy at six months old, a condition that affects the connection between the brain and muscles and can limit muscle growth. As a child he received regular physical therapy at Children’s Hospital in Denver, where he was introduced to sports through a youth activity program.[1]

He first experienced snow sports while taking ski lessons in Colorado and later switched to snowboarding after watching other riders on the mountain. Drawn to the speed and competitive aspects of the sport, he began focusing on snowboard racing and eventually progressed to international competition.[1]

Miller joined the United States Para Snowboard Team in 2018 and soon became one of the top competitors in his classification. Over the following years he won multiple medals at the World Para Snowboard Championships, including a world title in banked slalom at the 2022 championships in Lillehammer.[2][3]

He made his Paralympic debut at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, where he competed in snowboard cross and banked slalom events. An injury during the Games affected his results, but he later returned to form and continued to record podium finishes on the international circuit.[4]

Personal life

Miller has worked with Adaptive Action Sports to help introduce new athletes to adaptive snowboarding. He is also known for interests such as gaming and motorcycle riding while continuing to compete at the highest level of the sport.[4]

Truck fire rescue

In 2024, Miller helped stop a vehicle fire while riding his motorcycle through Parleys Canyon in Utah. During his commute to a snowboarding training session, he noticed smoke coming from a pickup truck traveling on the highway next to him. Miller signaled to the driver that the vehicle was on fire, prompting the driver to pull over. After stopping, the two opened the hood of the truck and used water bottles to extinguish the flames coming from the wheel well before the fire could spread further.[5][6][7]

Results

Paralympic Games

YearVenueEventResult
2022 China BeijingSnowboard cross SB-LL29th
2022 China BeijingBanked slalom SB-LL215th

World Championships

YearVenueEventResult
2017 Canada Big WhiteSnowboard cross SB-LL212th
2017 Canada Big WhiteBanked slalom SB-LL29th
2019 Finland PyhäSnowboard cross SB-LL23rd
2019 Finland PyhäBanked slalom SB-LL29th
2022 Norway LillehammerBanked slalom SB-LL21st
2022 Norway LillehammerSnowboard cross SB-LL211th
2023 Spain La MolinaDual banked slalom SB-LL22nd
2023 Spain La MolinaSnowboard cross SB-LL23rd
2025 Canada Big WhiteBanked slalom SB-LL23rd
2025 Canada Big WhiteSnowboard cross SB-LL24th

References

  1. 1 2 "Team USA Para Snowboarder Zach Miller heads into the winter riding well and inspiring others". fansided.com. November 18, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Paralympic snowboarder saves man from truck fire in Utah". NBC Miami. August 16, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Zach Miller". Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Who to watch on the Paralympic stage". The Park Record. January 13, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Paralympian Zach Miller saves driver of burning truck near Park City, Utah". The Salt Lake Tribune. August 24, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ "How Paralympian Zach Miller saved a citizen from disaster". NBC Olympics. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Video of Paralympian's heroics after truck catches fire in Parleys Canyon gains millions of views". The Salt Lake Tribune. August 24, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
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