The Amazing Race > The Racers
TAR 25: Adam Dirks and Bethany Hamilton "Soul Surfers"
Plaidmoon:
Bethany has gotten back into competitive surfing and is doing very well. Here's a link to an article her recent success.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bethany-hamilton-fiji-pro_us_574c4fc6e4b0dacf7ad53e11
and a Youtube link to Bethany's highlights from the first few rounds of the current Fiji event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfYUSZ4lzJQ
Bethany Hamilton Pulls Off Huge Upset In Fiji Surf Competition
The shark-attack survivor and new mom proves yet again that you can do whatever you set your mind to.
05/30/2016 02:26 pm ET
Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton has shown yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with.
After earning a wildcard entry into a championship tour event in Fiji, the 26-year-old out-surfed and out-scored the tour’s current No. 1 contender, Tyler Wright, during round two of the World Surf League’s (WSL) Fiji Women’s Pro.
Hamilton’s powerful turns and flawless surfing earned her high scores from the judges, eliminating Wright from the competition altogether.
But Hamilton didn’t stop there. In round three, she defeated both Stephanie Gilmore, a six-time world champion, and Johanne Defay, currently ranked No. 7 on tour.
Now she’s secured a place in the Fiji Women’s Pro Quarterfinals, one of the world’s most prestigious surfing events.
Hamilton, who lost her arm during a shark attack when she was 13 years old, inspired the world when she decided to get back in the water and continue with her surf career.
“I know I am in a unique position to encourage young girls to make great decisions as they grow into women and to chase their dreams,” Hamilton told WSL commentators after winning her heat.
“Even after losing my arm, I am still doing everything I’ve hoped I could do with my future and even more,” she added. “I think I am a reminder for the young girls that they can do it if they set their mind to it.”
After giving birth to a baby boy last June, Hamilton not only embraced the new challenges of motherhood, she also made epic moves in her surfing career.
“When the contest starts is around the time I gave birth to my son, Tobias, last year,” Hamilton said after receiving the wildcard entry for the Fiji Pro. “It’s been an amazing year full of beauty and challenge becoming a mom but also continuing my surfing career. I’ve loved working hard and I am feeling strong and sharp.”
Seven months after giving birth, the soul surfer caught the biggest wave of her entire career while tow-surfing a 40-foot swell at Pe’ahi, the famed big wave surf break on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Her wildcard win over the tour’s best surfers at the Fiji Pro is further proof that there is nothing that can stand in Hamilton’s way. Watch her in the fierce competition below.
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Dzony95:
Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks from 'The Amazing Race' reveal Baby No. 2 is on the way!
Bethany Hamilton and her husband Adam Dirks are expecting their second child together.
The former The Amazing Race team revealed the big news on Sunday in an adorable Instagram video.
"Right there!" Bethany and Adam's two-year-old son Tobias says in the clip after dad asks where the baby is.
The toddler then runs over and places a sweet little kiss on his mother's pregnant belly.
"Another one on the way!" Adam tells the camera, before Bethany adds, "Baby in there!"
After the pair's son kisses Bethany's belly again, Adam can be heard saying, "You're going to be a good brother."
The 27-year-old professional surfer, who lost her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, gave birth to Tobias in June 2015.
"He is named after his great grandpa Tobias meaning 'The goodness of God.' Adam and I so in love with our lil guy and are stoked to share life with him! #stokedmomma," Bethany captioned a family photo at the time.
Bethany and Adam got married in August 2013 and finished The Amazing Race's 25th season in 2014 in third place.
"I've always been competitive with myself and I've always tried to be the best I can be, but getting married and having a son has completely changed things," the blonde beauty told People earlier this year.
"I've had such incredible support from my husband and my son."
Read more at http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bethany-hamilton-and-adam-dirks-from-the-amazing-race-reveal-baby-no-2-is-on-way-22887.php
RealityFreakWill:
Adam & Bethany welcomed their second child two weeks ago.
IT'S A BOY!
WESLEY PHILLIP DIRKS
Congratulations to the entire family!
BourkieBoy:
--- Quote from: RealityFreakWill on April 08, 2018, 11:21:19 PM ---Adam & Bethany welcomed their second child two weeks ago.
IT'S A BOY!
WESLEY PHILLIP DIRKS
Congratulations to the entire family!
--- End quote ---
Oh wow, that's amazing! Congratulations Bethany and Adam!
RealityFreakWill:
CONRATS ADAM & BETHANY
They welcomed their third son on Valentine's Day and named him MICAH WARD DIRKS!
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