Marathon runner Ngoc Hoa leaves hospital, in stable condition after fainting at the SEA Games.

Marathon runner Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa's health has improved and she has left the hospital after collapsing at the 33rd SEA Games.

Ngoc Hoa (number 7) in the marathon event yesterday - Photo: NAM TRAN

Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa fainted while competing in the women's marathon at the 33rd SEA Games last night (December 14).

The 25-year-old runner felt dizzy and fainted about 3km from the finish line, while she was in the top 3 alongside Bui Thi Thu Ha.

After receiving care in a medical tent for some time, Ngoc Hoa was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. By late that night, her health had stabilized and she was discharged from the hospital that same night.

She is currently being cared for by the Vietnamese sports delegation at the hotel, and the entire team will fly back to Vietnam on December 17th.

Earlier, her teammate Bui Thi Thu Ha also fainted after winning the bronze medal with a time of 2 hours 54 minutes and 40 seconds. Fortunately, Ha only suffered a mild dizziness and recovered soon after.

Finishing above Ha were gold medalist Odekta Elvina Naibaho (Indonesia) with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 13 seconds, and silver medalist Artjoy Torregosa (Philippines) with a time of 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Marathons are the most demanding event in track and field and one of the most grueling in sports, requiring athletes to complete a distance of up to 42.195 km. Therefore, fainting, heatstroke, or other more serious problems are common occurrences during races.

Ngoc Hoa on the ambulance to the hospital on the evening of December 14th - Photo: NAM TRAN

Results of the men's marathon:

Robi Syianturi (Indonesia) won the gold medal with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 33 seconds.

Arlan Arbois Jr. (Philippines) won the silver medal with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes and 19 seconds.

Richard Salano (Philippines) won the bronze medal with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 29 seconds.

Hoang Nguyen Thanh (Vietnam) finished 4th with a time of 2 hours 38 minutes and 15 seconds.

Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Ngung also won a bronze medal in the men's 20km race walk with a time of 1 hour 37 minutes and 57 seconds. Hendro (Indonesia) came first with a time of 1 hour 35 minutes and 25 seconds, and Naing Lin Tin came second with a time of 1 hour 37 minutes and 55 seconds.

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THANH DINH

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