“Huyen thanks all the sports and athletics fans. Everyone gave Huyen a lot of love. When Huyen's results were not good, everyone was always there to encourage her.
Huyen also sent her deep thanks and gratitude for her whole life to coach Vu Dinh Loi because he has been more than a father for the past 15 years.
Without the teacher, there would be no Huyen today, without the teacher, there would be no career and beautiful life like now," track and field athlete Nguyen Thi Huyen emotionally shared after completing the 400m hurdles competition in Ho Chi Minh City. The final competition day of the 2023 National Athletics Championship takes place on the morning of October 28.
Nguyen Thi Huyen was emotional on the last day of competition at the 2023 National Athletics Championship and will retire immediately afterward (Photo: Thanh Dong).
Notably, Nguyen Thi Huyen excellently won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles competition with a record of 1 minute 0,08 seconds. This is the second gold medal for the girl from Nam Dinh, when previously Nguyen Thi Huyen won the gold medal in the 400m event with a record of 52,92 seconds. In addition, Nguyen Thi Huyen also won silver in the 4x400m content with Nam Dinh team.
Sharing with the media, the girl born in 1993 said she will officially retire immediately after this tournament, ending 15 years of top professional competition. Nguyen Thi Huyen is the first female athlete to achieve the achievement of winning 13 track and field gold medals in SEA Games history. In addition, she also won 10 National Championship gold medals and 3 Asian Championship gold medals.
“I also feel mixed sadness and joy when Huyen retires. Huyen's achievements are still in a high position compared to other athletes. But every game comes to an end.
Huyen's age has grown up, besides taking care of her family, she has to prepare for her new journey of coaching," coach Vu Dinh Loi shared about Nguyen Thi Huyen's retirement.
