Bethany Hamilton
In 2014, Bethany clutched a first-place finish at this specific, prestigious big-wave event held annually at foam-heavy Cloudbreak in Fiji.
What is the Fiji Women's Pro
This city serves as the capital of Hawaii and sits on the island of O'ahu
What is Honolulu
DAILY DOUBLE! This massive marine mammal is Hawaii's state mammal, famous for breaching and putting on a show for tourists off the coast of Maui every winter.
What is the Humpback Whale
Hawaii is known as the birthplace of this water sport, which ancient kings called heʻe nalu (wave sliding).
What is surfing
This nickname is officially given to the state of Hawaii
What is the Aloha State
This is the name of the 2018 documentary directed by Aaron Lieber that captures Bethany’s return to elite-level big-wave surfing and motherhood.
What is Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
This island is nicknamed "The Big Island" to avoid confusion with the name of the entire state.
What is Hawai'i
Hawaii's state fish shares its long name with a local tongue-twister: the humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa, which translates to this type of fish with a "snout like a pig."
What is a Triggerfish
From 1980 to 2016, Oahu's Aloha Stadium frequently hosted this annual NFL all-star game.
What is the NFL Pro Bowl
The three colors on the Hawaiian flag
What is Red, White, and Blue
Following her 2003 attack, Bethany made her triumphant return to competitive surfing by winning the Explorer Women's division at this national association's championship in 2005.
What is the NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association)
This famous volcanic peak on the Big Island is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base at the ocean floor.
What is Mauna Kea
Known locally as Honu, these beloved, ancient marine reptiles can frequently be seen sunbathing on Hawaiian beaches or swimming near coral reefs.
What is a sea turtle
The world-famous Ironman World Championship triathletes swim, bike, and run across this specific Hawaiian island.
What is the Island of Hawaii
Hawaii's state tree
What is kukui?
In 2016, Bethany stunned the surfing world as a wildcard entry by defeating top-ranked surfers Tyler Wright and Stephanie Gilmore at this specific World Surf League event.
What is the Fiji Women's Pro
Kauai is universally known by this colorful, nature-inspired nickname due to its lush tropical rainforests.
What is the Garden Isle
This critically endangered marine mammal is one of the only seals native to tropical waters, and beachgoers are legally required to keep a safe distance while they rest on the sand.
What is the Hawaiian monk seal
This is the official mascot and nickname of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's sports teams.
What are the Rainbow Warriors
Hawaii's state flower
What is the yellow hibiscus?
Just months after giving birth in 2015, Bethany conquered a 50-foot wave at Peʻahi, a legendary Maui surf break appropriately named for this terrifying 1975 Spielberg movie.
What is Jaws
DAILY DOUBLE! This island, nestled near Kauai, is nicknamed "The Forbidden Isle" because visitors need permission from residents to land there.
What is Na'ihau
Hawaii's state fish is the triggerfish, known locally by this rhythmic, 21-letter Hawaiian name.
What is the humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa?
Known for his spectacular deep throws, this native Hawaiian and Saint Louis School alumnus won the 2014 Heisman Trophy as the quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. (Got drafted 1st round, 2nd pick)
Who is Marcus Mariota
DAILY DOUBLE! Known as the "Garden Isle," this is the oldest main Hawaiian island geologically and sits furthest north in the chain.
What is Kauai