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Take a look at Bethany Hamilton's nationality, net worth, and other interesting facts!
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.
Career Highlights
Bethany Hamilton has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
Bethany started her surfing career at the age of eight and competed in the Rell Sun Menehune event, which was held in Australia, coming in the first position. In 2002, she competed in NSSA Open Women’s Division held in the USA coming position one. In 2004 and 2005, she competed in NSSA National Competition, wherein both years she was the champion.
Family and Personal Life
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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.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Adam Dirks |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Tobias) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Bethany Meilani Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | February 8, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Lihue, Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.8 m, 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 60 kg, 132.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Professional Surfer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Bethany Hamilton's height is above average measuring 1.8 m. Bethany Hamilton weighs 60 kg. Being born on February 8, 1990, translates to an age of 33 years as of todays date (July 18, 2023).
Quotes
I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
Bethany Hamilton
Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don’t do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.
Bethany Hamilton
Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it’s my passion, my love, and it’s a part of me.
Bethany Hamilton
I guess I just like to challenge myself and push myself harder to do things that I don’t think I can, to do things that other people do not think I can. It pushes me. I push my own personal limits.
Bethany Hamilton
I’m not a vegetarian by any means; I eat fish. But the problem with shark finning is they catch the shark, cut their fins and throw them back in the ocean, and to me, that’s wrong. If you’re going to kill an animal, you should use the entire animal and do it humanely. I’m definitely not a big fan.
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