If you're looking for a role model for your teenage kids, you could do much worse than Bethany Hamilton.
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - Teen surfer Bethany Hamilton returned to competition just 10 weeks after losing her left arm in a shark attack.She's been back in the water since the beginning of December, which in and of itself is pretty amazing. You can learn more about Bethany here.
The 13-year-old Hamilton placed fifth in her age group in the Open Women Division of a National Scholastic Surfing Association meet at Banyans on Saturday."It was definitely a good start," Hamilton said.
It was Hamilton's first meet since the weekend before she was attacked Oct. 31, although she returned to the water Thanksgiving Day.
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She really is an inspiratio... (Below threshold)1. Posted by susan | January 11, 2004 3:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
She really is an inspiration.
And, she lives on the other side of the island from me.
1. Posted by susan | January 11, 2004 3:58 PM |
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Posted on January 11, 2004 15:58
2. Posted by Lachlan | January 13, 2004 5:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The kid's a trooper- a refreshing change from the many whiny, spoiled teens out there. Kudos to her for not giving up on something she loves.
2. Posted by Lachlan | January 13, 2004 5:51 PM |
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Posted on January 13, 2004 17:51
3. Posted by Kevin | January 18, 2004 9:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think Bethany clearly an imbecile with the vocabulary of a 2 year old. I would suggestshe stay in shcool but I dont think she has the intelligence to read.
3. Posted by Kevin | January 18, 2004 9:58 AM |
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Posted on January 18, 2004 09:58