ピッタ・タウファトフアさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ピッタ・タウファトフアInstagram)「And that brings an end to the 2023 World Championships. So many great lessons! In 20 years of heavyweight taekwondo, I have never been knocked down. I have had many hidings, but win lose or draw I have never gone down. The same stands for Kayak- onward and upwards. I'll start by saying it feels great to be back competing. It doesn't matter what the sport, I love the feeling of high pressure, high stress competition. Kayak certainly gives me that. It's probably quite strange but I no longer feel any kind of significant nerves when I compete. Its all just excitement. Just feel blessed to even have the opportunity to be out there. I competed and completed my first ever 1000m which was a highlight. That makes my first ever 200, 500 and 1000m a world championship race. And more importantly I was able to make amends for my previous 500 which we couldn't complete thanks to a pre finish line swim. The next most important lesson is that there is a lot to work on and that also excites me. I love competing with the worlds best, it highlights exactly where I stand, good or bad. I love growth. With that growth has come a steadfast belief in self. I no longer fear criticism, or loss. The only fear I have is that I do not give my absolute best however that looks at the time. I am excited to finally start the journey with a new kayak specific coach Julian of paddle to fitness. He has already targeted all my shortcomings in the sport and we look forward to fixing them. I never felt puffed in any race - a sign that my current limits are around technique and balance. Cross country skiing gave me the lesson of pain. That we can push far beyond what we think we can. I look forward to applying that once technique and balance are fixed. Thank you to Tim our Olympic physio for flying across from London to assist. To Ty for always ensuring I travel in style! A big malo to Nelo for helping set me up with a fast and beautiful boat . To Sebastian, the ICF, the Duisburg organising committee and the TIP program for looking after me in Germany. Malo to our founding family of Master Paul and Malakai. Onward and upwards! Mathew 17:2 - Faith overcomes !」8月30日 7時34分