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Bethany Hamilton
Global Surf Brand Panned for Featuring Transgender Athlete in Women’s Promo Campaign
Former swimmer Riley Gaines took aim at Rip Curl’s decision to promote the athlete, after removing shark-attack survivor and surfer Bethany Hamilton.
Surf Star and Shark Attack Survivor Makes Splash at Fiji Competition
Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a shark attack more than a decade ago, wowed spectators at the Women’s Pro surfing competition in Fiji, beating six-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore to advance to semifinals.
