Papua New Guinea and Pacific 400 metre champion, Nelson Stone will test his body at the Thailand Open Championship after 11 months off the tracks.
Hamstring injury sidelined the veteran runner, as he made is yearlong recovery in Port Moresby.
“I am so proud, to rise up from my downfall,” Stone told Loop PNG in an interview today.
The 33-year-old will depart Port Moresby for Philippines tomorrow in preparation for his first international meet this season, from June 13-16.
“I believe I will run good times because of my times in the domestic competition,” Stone said.
He had recorded a domestic season best timing of, 10.7 seconds in the 100m, and 22 seconds in the 200m.
Stone is ranked the fastest in the hand held timing.
He will only compete in the 100m and 200m events at the championship to get his body back into shape before, competing in his 400m pet event.
“With my domestic timings, I am confident, I will run good times and qualify for the mini Pacific Games later in December,” Stone said.
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