Bethany Hamilton gets wildcard into the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Bethany Hamilton gets wildcard into the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Hawaiian charger Bethany Hamilton was awarded a wildcard spot into the 2012 #RipCurlCup Padang Padang Invitational. At that time, 22 year old Hamilton, from Kauai, Hawaii, became the first and only woman surfer to compete in the Rip Curl Cup.
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The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang cannot run this year
So we have put together a selection iconic Padang Cup moments that will take you right back to the Island of the Gods reminding you what a mythical beast Padang Padang is and how much fun we have showcasing the best tube riding on the planet each July!