These Comeback Stories Will Have You Ready To Run Through A Wall

Bethany Hamilton

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Bethany Hamilton’s story is remarkable. As a 13-year-old surfing prodigy, Hamilton went out for her routine morning surf off the coast of Kauai. Hamilton was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark, resulting in the loss of her left arm just below her shoulder. Incredibly, Hamilton returned to the water only one month after the attack. Less than a year removed from the incident, Hamilton turned pro and won the 2004 NSSA National Competition in Australia. Hamilton remains a top competitor on the Women’s Championship Tour.