Swimmer My Tien's expression after winning a historic bronze medal.

Swimmer Vo Thi My Tien and her teammates won a historic bronze medal at the SEA Games in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay, despite having broken down in tears the day before due to harsh criticism.

My Tien's efforts in the swimming race contributed to the historic bronze medal - Photo: NK

Swimmer Vo Thi My Tien caused a stir on social media on the evening of December 13th with a photo of her walking and crying after winning the silver medal in the women's 400m individual medley at the SEA Games 33 .

This 20-year-old girl cried after being harshly criticized by Mr. Dinh Viet Hung - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Aquatic Sports Association - right on the medal podium, in front of a crowd of spectators and international media.

But My Tien didn't stay sad for long. She competed wholeheartedly, winning a historic bronze medal at the SEA Games with her teammates in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay. My Tien's expressions in the pool while cheering for her teammates were also beautiful.

After finishing her swim, My Tien anxiously watched her teammates compete - Photo: NK

My Tien was extremely nervous watching her teammates compete - Photo: NK

My Tien celebrates excitedly as her teammates perform well, contributing to the historic bronze medal - Photo: NK

My Tien smiles brightly as she and her teammates complete the competition - Photo: NK

My Tien (second from the left) on the podium receiving the bronze medal - Photo: NK

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