Bethany Hamilton was a shining example for the younger generation. Undeterred by a life-threatening attack, she made changes to her technique to excel in her discipline, despite losing an arm. She has also used her experience to motivate and encourage those who have lost a limb or body part through her charitable foundation. She has a huge social media following with more than 2 million followers on Instagram and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.

Born name

Bethany Meilani Hamilton

nickname

Bethany

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Lihue, Hawaii, USA

nationality

training

Beginning her surfing career at a very young age, Bethany Hamilton relied on homeschooling for her education. She had started homeschooling in the 6th grade and finished her schooling with it.

occupation

Professional surfer

family

• Father – Tom Hamilton
• Mutter – Cheri Hamilton
• Siblings – Timothy Hamilton (Older Brother), Noah Hamilton (Older Brother)

Manager

Bethany Hamilton is represented by Wasserman Media Group LLC (Sports Management Agency).

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm

weight

65 kg or 143 lbs

friend/spouse

Bethany Hamilton dated –

1. Adam Dirks (2012-Present) – Bethany Hamilton met Adam Dirks, who was working as a youth minister, in the early months of 2012 through some mutual friends. They began dating shortly thereafter. They got engaged in April 2013. They wed in August 2013 in a lavish wedding ceremony on a 130-acre estate near her childhood home in Kauai. In 2015 she gave birth to her son Tobias. She gave birth to their second son, Wesley, in March 2018.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blond

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Blond curls
• She lost an arm.

brand promotion

Bethany Hamilton has appeared in television commercials for the following brands –

• Cosamin (health products)
• Try Shoes
• Symetra Financial

She has also done some support work for automotive giant, Volvo .

Also, she has used her social media activities to promote some brands and products such as:

• Try Shoes
• World Surf League
• Designer Protein
• Rip Curl
• Health Warrior Superfoods
• bed bath beyond

Religion

She is a devout Christian.

Known for

Survived a horrific shark attack in 2003. She lost her arm in the attack. Not only was she able to recover from the injury, but she returned to surfing victoriously, winning several high-profile events such as NSSA Regionals , Surf ‘n’ Sea Pipeline Women’s Pro , and AGB Pipeline Women’s Pro .

first movie

In 2014, she made her big screen debut in the family drama Dolphin Story 2 .

First TV show

In 2003, Bethany Hamilton made her television debut as herself in the Bethany and Chantilly episode of the family television series, Switched!

Personal trainer

Bethany has a disciplined training regimen to keep herself in tip-top shape. At the gym, she places a particular focus on TRX and CrossFit workout routines, which she believes help build and maintain her strength. She also regularly practices Egoscue, a special form of stretching that aids in muscle recovery.

Bethany also tries to stay as active as possible. In her free time she likes to play tennis. Whenever she can, she enjoys hiking and running. She also loves to surf daily. Sometimes she has multiple surf sessions in one day.

She complements her exercise regime with a healthy and clean diet. She attaches particular importance to organic and whole foods. After training, she often drinks coconut water.

Bethany Hamilton favorite things

• Restaurant – Common Ground, Kaua’i, Hawaii
• Phrase – This is life.
• Place to visit – Tahiti, France and Indonesia
• Hotel – Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives
• Place to surf – Macaroni in Indonesia
• Spa treatment – deep tissue massage
• App on her phone – Instagram, Bible and Words With Friends
• Film – Soul Surfer (2011)
• Shampoo and Conditioner – Joico moisture recovery
• TV show – Iron Boss
• Bikini – Mirage von Rip Curl
• Garment – Sundress by Rip Curl
• Wetsuit – The Bomb from Rip Curl
• Computer program – iMovie
• Accessory – earrings
• fruit – papaya
• Vegetables – Steamed Broccoli
• Drink – Fresh coconut oil
• Recipe – Pesto Kale Salad with lots of goodies
• Sweet – Organic Fairtrade 88% dark chocolate
• Books – The Bible

Bethany Hamilton facts

1. She started her surfing career at the age of 7. At the age of 8 she won her first competition. Rell Sunn Menehune .
2. At the age of 13 she was attacked by a shark while surfing at Tunnels Beach in Kauai with her close friend Alana Blanchard, Alana’s father Holt and brother Byron. She had her left arm dangling from the board, which was being attacked by a tiger shark. By the time she reached the hospital, with help from Alana’s family, she had already lost 60 percent of her blood. She had to spend 3 weeks in the hospital before being released.
3. Upon her return to surfing after the attack, she began using a custom-built paddle board that was thicker and slightly longer than the usual board. She also started kicking more to make up for the loss of her left arm.
4. The bathing suit she was wearing at the time of the attack and her shark-bitten surfboard are on display at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, California.
5. In January 2004, after a lengthy training session, she took part in her first competition.
6. In 2004, she was honored at the ESPY Award with the honor of Best Comeback Athlete. She also received the Courage Teen Choice Award .
7. In 2004, she published her book, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and the Struggle to Return to the Board , which was published by MTV Books.
8. She has started her own charitable foundation, Friends of Bethany , which focuses on helping young amputees and offering hope to overcome difficult times through Jesus Christ.
9. In 2014, she released her book Body and Mind , in which she used her experience as a professional athlete to promote a healthy and healthy lifestyle.
10. Her shark attack and struggles thereafter as a professional surfer were chronicled in a biographical drama film. Soul Surfers .
11. Visit her official website @ bethanyhamilton.com.
12. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+ and MySpace.