Bethany Hamilton
The Soul Surfer
Childhood
- Bethany was born in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
- She is the youngest of three and the only girl
- She grew up in a family of surfers
- She became very successful with surfing
- By the age of 9 her surfing career had exploded and was being sponsored
Obstacles
- At the age of 13, Bethany was involved in a surfing accident
- Had to relearn how to surf and make adjustments
- 2011- Had an arm injury while on a surf trip with her family
Overcoming her Obstacles
- Just one month after loosing her arm, Bethany was back in the water relearning how to surf
- Made motivational appearances to spread positivity on others but also herself
- Became a Professional surfer (2007)
Achievements
- MTV teen choice award "Courage" (14)
- Honoree recipient of Al Neuharth Free Spirit Award (14)
- SIMA "Woman of the Sea Award" (14)
- 5th place at US open of surfing in CA (18)
- 2nd place at world junior championships