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After 11 months, sidelined from the track because of a hamstring injury, the 33-year-old Central Province man is confident he will make the times to qualify for the Mini Pacific Games in December.

“At 33 years of age, I am feeling younger and faster.”

Stone said he has short and long term goals, and will tick one box at a time.

The Commonwealth Games in 2018 is also on the radar for the current PNG and Pacific 400m champion.

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.