Bethany Hamilton
| Famous as | Surfer |
|---|---|
| Birthday | February 8, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Lihue, HI |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
Who is Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany is an American professional female surfer who started competing at the age of eight. Her career was almost cut short In 2003 when she was attacked by a shark. The attack left her with a severed left arm, which had to be amputated. After her recovery, she went back to surfing, a sport she loved since childhood. She released her autobiography in 2004, and later in 2011, a film based on her autobiography was released, directed by Sean McNamara. Besides surfing, she has appeared on numerous TV shows as a guest. She also has a new movie called Unstoppable, which is based on her struggles and family happiness.
Bethany was raised in a Christian faith foundation and attended church services every Sunday with her parents. Through a mutual friend, she met Adam Dirks in 2012, who was a youth pastor at the time. The two started a relationship that led to their engagement in 2013. Their engagement was soon followed by their wedding on 18th August 2013, which was held on Kauai. In 2015, they were blessed with their firstborn son Tobias followed by their second-born son Wesley in 2018. Bethany loves keeping pets and has two shar-pei dogs, which she has named Kombucha and Hanalei.
Inspirational Quotes by Bethany Hamilton
"I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?"
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"God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and sometimes you can pull off some stuff, but in the long run, it's much easier with Him by our side."
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"Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are!"
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"God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him."
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"I don't know how long I'll be competing, but I'll always be surfing. I'll be surfing until I'm old."
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