Bethany Hamilton – Bethany is one of surfing’s most popular figures. After surviving a shark attack that left her with one arm, she made a triumphant return to professional surfing, inspiring everyone she met along the way. The Hawaiian wrote her story in 2004, and it was made into a movie in 2011, showing the world just how amazing her story is.
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Bethany Hamilton. Strongest woman in surfing. Photo: Stu Gibson
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