Interesting change of position in the 100km ultra-marathon in Vietnam

With the meaning of celebrating the 48th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Olympic Committee (December 20, 1976 - December 20, 2024), the 2023 Conquer the Challenge race named "Vietnam Ultra Run - Beyond Limits" 2023, the second time organized by the Vietnam Olympic Committee in coordination with Unique Investment, Trade and Service Company Limited, took place on November 30 and December 1 at Van Phuc urban area (Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City).

Athletes at the starting line

Mr. Mai Ba Hung, Head of the Vietnam Olympic Committee Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City, said: "The tournament has grown in both scale and quality for the second time. Not only does it continue to maintain and develop long-distance running activities in Vietnam, but it also challenges the perseverance, willpower and strength of athletes, demonstrating the Olympic values ​​of "Faster - Higher - Stronger - Together".

This tournament has more than 200 athletes participating, nearly double compared to 2023, the number of foreign athletes is also larger. In particular, in addition to the two familiar distances of 60 km and 100 km, there is also a relay team competition that attracts the attention and excitement of the teams. Many athletes have made great efforts to demonstrate team spirit and the desire to overcome themselves to conquer new heights."

The all-night competition

In particular, the race route of this year's tournament has also changed to match that of 2023 and has been certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races), contributing to raising the quality of the tournament and attracting attention from the international sports community. Starting at dusk, the 100km ultra-distance race took place overnight with an average time of over 8 hours for men and nearly 10 hours for women, creating many fierce and impressive competitions. Each step carried effort, perseverance and an indomitable will.

Fierce competition on the track

In the longest distance men's event - 100 km, Nguyen Van Chung won the championship, he showed perseverance and the spirit of not giving up throughout the journey. In the women's 100 km event, Vu Khanh Linh, with her resilience and determination, rose to win the women's championship in the second season. These are two notable changes of position when in 2023 Nguyen Van Long and Lai Thi Xuan Huong won. Meanwhile, Tran Phu Hung and Ta Thi Minh Nghia are two names that have surpassed many opponents to win the championship in the 60 km distance for men and women.

Victory at the finish line

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-ngoi-thu-vi-o-giai-chay-cu-ly-sieu-dai-100-km-tai-viet-nam-185241201123026046.htm