Surfer Bethany Hamilton

Surfer Bethany Hamilton says she won't compete at future World Surf League (WSL) events if it upholds its new policy on transgender athletes, saying she ...

“I may not have the perfect answer. “My hope is that if I ever had a daughter who is competing in surfing or any sport, and also for all the aspiring young generation of women, to have a bright and promising opportunity in her ambition to be the best of the best women in her sport.” Is it as simple as this?” But I do feel the way I do and will continue to stand firm in what I shared here.” “The WSL is working to balance equity and fairness, and we will continue to evaluate the policy in the months and years ahead as more research, information, and feedback are available,” it said in a “I personally think that the best solution would be to create a different division so that all can have a fair opportunity to showcase their passion and talent,” she added.

Surfing star Bethany Hamilton says the World Surf League tying eligibility to testosterone levels – in line with Olympic guidelines – "concerns" her.

She recovered from her injuries to become a national champion and one of the sport's most recognized stars. "People will say, 'Oh, she just transitioned so she would have an advantage, so she could win.' I transitioned to be happy, to be true to myself." Hamilton, a devout Christian, said the new rule "concerns" her and she would prefer to have a new division created in which transgender surfers could compete separately. "The WSL is working to balance equity and fairness, and we will continue to evaluate the policy in the months and years ahead as more research, information, and feedback are available," "I personally think that the best solution would be to create a different division so that all can have a fair opportunity to showcase their passion and talent," she added. [vowed not to compete in any upcoming World Surf League championship events](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/07/sport/bethany-hamilton-wsl-surfing-transgender-policy-spt-intl/index.html) if the organization goes forward with its new policy on transgender athletes.

SURFING legend Bethany Hamilton is well-known for surviving a shark attack when she was only 13 years old.The surfer lost her left arm in the attack b.

[family life](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/family/). [net worth](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/net-worths/) of somewhere near $2million, according to [Celebrity Net Worth](https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/bethany-hamilton-net-worth/). [married](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/marriage/) a Christian youth minister named [Adam Dirks](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7331901/who-bethany-hamilton-husband-adam-dirks/) in 2013. [three sons](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/children/): Tobias, Wesley, and Micah. [attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/sharks/page/2/). [the sport](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/) as a natural.

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