Hoang Nguyen Thanh finished 3rd at the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon 2025

In a fierce competition, Hoang Nguyen Thanh could not break away from his opponents from Ethiopia and Kenya at the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon.

The 4th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon ended on October 5 with great success.

In the men's Marathon, athlete Kure Ebisa Takele (Ethiopia) finished first with a time of 2:29:34, followed by Lilan Kennedy (Kenya) with a time of 2:30:27, Vietnamese record holders Hoang Nguyen Thanh and Huynh Anh Khoi, two representatives of the host country, finished 3rd and 4th with a time of 2:30:57 and 2:33:34 respectively, Edwin Kiptoo (Kenya) finished in 5th place with a time of 2:37:34.

Despite his efforts, Hoang Nguyen Thanh only finished third behind runners from Ethiopia and Kenya.

In the women's Marathon race, Vietnamese runners absolutely dominated, taking all the top 5 positions, affirming the resilience and bravery of domestic female athletes. Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa, the national record holder in 2024 with a time of 2:44:52 at the Hong Kong Marathon, and 4 consecutive winners of the National Marathon Championship (2022-2025), continued to affirm her class when she finished first with a time of 2:54:19. Bui Thi Thu Ha and Doan Thi Oanh finished second and third with a time of 2:57:03 and 2:57:55, respectively. The next two positions belonged to Nguyen Thi Tra Giang with a time of 3:07:55 and Thai Thi Hong with a time of 3:08:16.

Competing in the Vietnam Marathon Open category, prominent names continued to assert their position on the challenging race track. In the men's category, former national athlete Pham Tien San excellently finished first with a time of 2:40:25, followed by Ha Quang Thang with a time of 2:41:27, and Nguyen Mai Trung came third with a time of 2:43:23.

In the women's category, the top spot belongs to Hoang Huong Thuy with a time of 3:10:21, second place is Pham Thi My Duyen with a time of 3:12:53, and Nguyen Thi My Hien is third with a result of 3:18:40.

Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa's joy when breaking the ice to win first place

These record numbers not only break personal limits but also affirm the quality of the race, proving the strength of the athletes' will, overcoming the challenges on the track. In particular, Vietnamese athletes also shined with outstanding achievements, contributing to affirming the growth of the domestic marathon movement.

This year, the Organizing Committee announced a list of 101 outstanding athletes in the final categories and by age group, of which 34 athletes were honored directly on stage, creating an emotional and proud moment of honor while inspiring tens of thousands of attendees and millions of viewers watching live on television and social media platforms.

Mr. Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Director of Techcombank Marketing Division, awarded prizes to the Top 5 female Marathon athletes.

The special highlight of this year's season is the appearance of the largest No Number Train (Sub 3 Train) in the history of Vietnam Marathon, gathering more than 80 runners who have completed the marathon in under 3 hours. Initiated by PR SPORT - the official clothing sponsor, the Sub 3 train on the season 4 race not only represents fast steps, but also becomes a symbol of steel spirit, strong will and desire to conquer the peak, strongly inspiring the Vietnamese running community in the journey to overcome each person's limits.

After four consecutive seasons, each season has its own highlights with increasingly large scale, increasingly superior professional quality and strong influence, the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon continues to affirm its position as a symbolic race of the Capital, a place to honor the perseverance, the spirit of overcoming limits, contributing to promoting the image of Hanoi with thousands of years of culture, international integration and at the same time contributing to putting the Vietnamese marathon movement on the global sports map.

Ms. Le Thi Hoang Yen, Deputy Director of the Department of Sports and Physical Training and Mr. Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi City, awarded the Top 5 male Marathon athletes.

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director of Techcombank, shared: "Congratulations on the great success and memorable tournament. I am extremely proud to accompany more than 13,000 athletes at the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon, where passion for sports, the spirit of excelling every day and national pride come together. This year, we have integrated AI technology to create personalized videos of the running journey, and also broadcast the race live on multiple platforms for the first time. These pioneering innovations have helped spread the movement more strongly and connect the community more deeply. Techcombank is committed to continuing to invest in such breakthrough experiences, to join Vietnamese runners in building a healthy, creative, connected society, always excelling every day and ready to conquer new heights with Vietnam in the era of national advancement."

Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam, shared: "The love and enthusiastic support of the runner community at home and abroad is the biggest motivation for the tournament to become a meaningful sports reunion. Sunrise Events Vietnam will continue to be steadfast in its vision of inspiring 100 million Vietnamese people to develop their potential through the power of sports, while providing international-standard sports experiences, contributing to the sustainable development of the marathon movement in Vietnam."

The success of the 4th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is the result of the support and joint efforts from government agencies, local leaders, partners, sponsors, media units and the runner community at home and abroad. This connection not only contributes to elevating the tournament to become a professional sports playground, bearing the cultural and spiritual imprint of the capital, but also affirms the role of businesses and organizations in working with the government to promote a healthy lifestyle, spreading the spirit of sports training for community health and sustainable development. From there, the image of a dynamic, integrated and aspiring Vietnam continues to spread, where sports become a bridge between people, the community and the spirit of "Running for a superior Vietnam".

The 4th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon attracted more than 13,000 athletes from 55 countries and territories participating in 4 distances: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10 km and 5 km. Notably, the number of athletes registering for the 21.1 km distance this year accounted for more than 30%, a significant increase compared to the previous season, demonstrating the strong development of Vietnamese sports.

This year's season brought together the best athletes, from Vietnamese track and field stars such as Hoang Nguyen Thanh, Nguyen Thi Oanh, Nguyen Van Lai, Nguyen Trung Cuong to the champions of the previous season such as Kiptoo Edwin (Male Champion Season 3 - 2024). The competition between veteran faces and new elements created exciting chases in the Marathon distance, ending with a surprising result when a newcomer from Ethiopia excelled to win the overall victory.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hoang-nguyen-thanh-ve-thu-3-tai-giai-marathon-quoc-te-ha-noi-techcombank-2025-196251007183255455.htm