Surfer Bethany Hamilton

The 32-year old surfer doesn't support eligibility for transgender athletes to compete in women's events.

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton took to Instagram to speak out against new World Surfing League policies that would allow transgender female athletes ...

"I think the best solution would be to create a different division so all can showcase their passion and talent," Hamilton said. I believe that is very wrong." "Is a hormone level an honest and accurate depiction that someone indeed is a male or female? Is it as simple as this?" How did whoever decided these hormone rules come to the conclusion that 12 months of testing testosterone make it a fair and legal switch?" This new policy is also in line with the Olympic guidelines.

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.

The 32-year old surfer doesn't support eligibility for transgender athletes to compete in women's events.

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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 ...

Should there be a conversation?" In a video posted on Instagram Sunday, Hamilton asks, "Is a hormone level an honest and accurate depiction that someone indeed is a male or female? "I may not have the perfect answer.

The 32-year old surfer doesn't support eligibility for transgender athletes to compete in women's events.

The 32-year old surfer doesn't support eligibility for transgender athletes to compete in women's events.

The International Surfing Association policy allows athletes who identify as female to compete in women's competitions and athletes who identify as male to ...

[The Washington Pos](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/03/lia-thomas-penn-swimming-teammates/)t. Lia has every right to live her life authentically,” the letter read, per But Thomas’ participation on the women’s team divided America — and even her team. “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.” But I do feel the way I do and will continue to stand firm in what I shared here.” Transgender women may compete in women’s competitions if their testosterone levels are lower than a certain level for at least 12 months, per [People.](https://people.com/sports/surfer-bethany-hamilton-speaks-out-against-new-policy-accommodating-trans-athletes/) This policy is in line with Olympic guidelines for the sport. “There are different world views and that is part of life,” Hamilton wrote, per They’re not hateful, transphobic ladies,” Hamilton said. I think many of the girls currently on tour are not in support of this new rule and they fear being ostracized if they speak up.” How did whoever decided these hormone rules come to the conclusion that 12 months of testing testosterone make it a fair and legal switch?” In 2003, Hamilton survived a shark attack during which her left arm was bitten off. The International Surfing Association policy provides increased accessibility to professional surfing for transgender athletes.