Pini confident of more gold

PNG super fish Ryan Pini is looking confident to win more gold medals to add to his collection.

Pini has so far won five gold including his latest in the mixed 50m freestyle relay.

He also won gold in his favourite events the 50m and 100m butterfly.

Pini will be competing in the 50m freestyle and 100m backstroke finals this evening after clocking the fastest in 50m freestyle breaking another record with 23.21 sec.

“My 100m backstroke should be very good but it’s anyone’s race in the 50m freestyle, I just have to get out there and give it my all,” he said.

Pini told PNG Loop he is confident to take on the young and fast swimmers in the likes of Stephens Jagger of Guam.

Jagger finished either second or third in most of Pini’s gold medal events.

“It’s been tough competing out of retirement and it’s been very difficult to try and keep up with these many races and the young athletes."

“I’ve been able to hold them off to keep winning gold and I’m very proud of that and working hard to try and recover and get ready for every competition."

Pini thanked the crowd for the support.

He said it is unbelievable and something he’ll never forget as this will be his last Pacific Games.

Author: 
Quintina Naime