Bio From: http://www.lovejessi.com
Jessi Miley-Dyer grew up on Bronte Beach in Sydney, Australia, and developed her no-nonsense pure power style amongst New South Wales’ bevy of various beaches and reefs. At 14, she was chosen to be one of the youngest torchbearers ever selected for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay courtesy of her NSW Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year Title. She fearlessly took the honor, chumming it up with celebrities and athletes alike. Her first achievements athletically weren’t necessarily high profile, but they certainly marked her arrival on the competitive circuit. From surf lifesaving, snowboarding, and surfing she made a name for herself in whatever she picked up. In 1999, Jessi won an Australian National Title in snowboarding. In spite of her obvious natural athleticism in various sports, she chose surfing as her primary discipline to follow. In addition to her phenomenal feats in the athletic arena, Miley-Dyer has also proved she can flex her mental power as well, receiving a scholarship to study law at University, something that will come in handy in her role as one of ASP’s youngest boardmembers.
In 2006, her inaugural year, she finished 4th in the ASP Women’s World Tour, won the 2006 Billabong Pro Maui and Billabong ASP World Junior Women’s Championships, and was named the “Rookie of the Year” by the ASP. In 2009, she missed a few events due to injury, but the fact she has remained in the upper echelon of the rankings is an indicator of what a dangerous competitor she is. With such a solid track record, there’s no doubt that JMD could make a legitimate run at the ASP Women’s World Title in 2011. She’s got the skills, brains and desire to win it and everyone will be paying attention when she’s up and riding.
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