El hermano mayor de Mick Fanning, Peter Fanning, murió mientras dormía anoche a la edad 43 años. Mick despertó con la mala noticia pero entro al agua para defender su título mundial. Suponemos que no fue nada fácil para el tomar esa decisión, pero la profesionalidad de Mick le ha hecho entrar al agua para competir.
Mick subió una foto al Instagram con sus hermanos de niño con este texto:
“I am so grateful for the incredible love and well wishes that have come my way since learning of my eldest brother’s passing this morning. Like all my big brothers, Peter will always be a hero to me. I have so many great memories of the good times we have all spent together and they will be with me forever. We recently caught up and he told me how proud he was of me and how much he loves watching me compete. Today was one of the most challenging days of my life but I knew I could find the strength to take part in the final event of the season because that’s what Pete would want. I also want to give special thanks to my other brothers – my friends on tour – for their support, I couldn’t have got through today without them. I would ask for some privacy on this matter while we come to terms with this devastating loss. Big thanks from our entire family. Tell the special people in your life you love them and give them a hug.”
