Pene

Pene is a talented New Zealand mountain biker who recently clinched his first national elite crown in downhill racing at the national championships held in Rotorua. A former junior world championship medalist, he has consistently performed well in elite competitions, having been runner-up in the elite category in both 2022 and 2023. With a strong performance in the seeding rounds and a winning time of 2:26.93, Pene expressed his joy at winning in his hometown, highlighting the special significance of the victory.