David Wiseman joined the Army in 2006 and commanded men on operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. It was whilst serving in Afghanistan that Wiseman suffered a gunshot wound to the chest during a contact with the Taliban in the Helmand Province.

Since his injury, he has been a force in inspiring others to believe there is life beyond injury. He joined the second Walking With the Wounded expedition to climb Mt Everest in 2012. In the build up to tackling Everest, despite never before having put on a pair of crampons, Wiseman climbed the highest mountain in Italy and Manaslu (the 8th highest mountain in the world) but unfortunately, half way up Everest, the final goal was taken from them due to poor weather conditions. Upon his return from Everest, David was asked to carry the Paralympic Torch from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Abbey.

Since leaving the army in 2013, David has now dedicated his professional life to helping wounded service personnel and veterans reap the benefits of using sport and adventurous challenge to promote their recovery. David has written a book ‘Helmand to the Himalayas’ which will be released on 5th September. He will be competing in Swimming.