Manly diver Kiarra Milligan, a Moreton Bay College graduate, has continued her rise on the international stage while balancing a scholarship career at the University of Michigan.
Strong Roots in Manly
Kiarra Milligan, who completed her schooling at Moreton Bay College in Manly in 2021, has gone on to combine academic and sporting success overseas. She remains connected to her school community through the Old Girls’ network, which highlights the journeys of past students.
Achievements at Michigan
Since joining the University of Michigan on a scholarship, Milligan has competed across major collegiate competitions in the United States. At the NCAA Division I Women’s Championships from 19 to 21 March 2025, she placed 16th in the three-metre dive, earning All-America Second Team honours. Earlier in her career, she was part of the 2023 Big Ten Championships, finishing second in the one-metre event.
She has also recorded multiple first-place finishes in dual meets, including top results against Ohio State in January 2025 and at the Notre Dame and Wisconsin meet in October 2024. She added further podium placings at competitions such as Indiana.
Her consistent performances have seen her recognised as Michigan’s Diver of the Year in 2025. She has twice been named Academic All-Big Ten and also earned Scholar All-American status.
International Representation
In 2025, Milligan represented Australia at the FISU World University Games in Berlin. She reached the finals in both the one-metre and three-metre springboard events, competing against some of the strongest university athletes in the world.
Before her college career, she was part of the Australian Elite International Divers program and competed at events including the 2019 FINA Diving Grand Prix and the World Junior Diving Championships in Kiev.
Community Support
Her achievements continue to draw messages of support from her former school community in Manly, where peers and teachers celebrate her sporting and academic accomplishments. Social media tributes from the Moreton Bay College community have commended her dedication, both in and out of the pool.
Continuing Commitments
Milligan continues to balance international competition with her academic studies and collegiate career, while maintaining strong ties to Manly and Moreton Bay College.
Published 25-Sep-2025
