Jessi Miley-Dyer
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1986 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2006–2007 |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
Jessica Candice "Jessi" Miley-Dyer (born 29 May 1986[citation needed]) is an Australian professional surfer. She currently resides in Sydney.
Early life and education
Miley-Dyer grew up in the Sydney suburb of Bronte where she was a champion junior lifeguard.[1] Miley-Dyer attended Sydney Girls High School.[2] She received a UAI of 98 and the Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship to study at the University of New South Wales.[3][4]
Professional surfer
Miley-Dyer began surfing at the age of eight and became a professional surfer in 2006, having a very strong performance finishing #4 in the 2006 ASP Women's World Tour. She finished her rookie season by winning the Billabong Pro Maui, beating World Champion Layne Beachley in December 2006.[5]
On March 1, 2021 Miley-Dyer became World Surf League Head of Competition.[6] In June 2025, she stepped down as World Surf League commissioner.[7]
References
- ^ "PROFILE: JESSI MILEY-DYER". 26 August 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Distinguished Achievers List – 2003 HSC". New South Wales Board of Studies.
- ^ "Sporting talent shines in Arts and Social Sciences". unsw.edu.au. 18 April 2011.
- ^ "The university life after a surfing career". SurferToday.com. 15 June 2011.
- ^ Miley-Dyer ends banner season with win at Billabong Pro Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine at Global Surf News
- ^ "League Veteran Jessi Miley-Dyer Becomes WSL's Head Of Competition Leading Into Australian Leg Of Tour". World Surf League. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Howell, August. "Jessi Miley-Dyer Steps Down as WSL Commissioner". Retrieved 14 November 2025.
External links
- Jessi Miley-Dyer at IMDb
- Jessi Miley-Dyer at the World Surf League
- Official website Archived 8 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Rip Curl Profile
- Photo from 2007 US Open of Surfing
