Van Trang Conquers Lảo Thẩn Peak: Y Tý 42km Champion and Dialogue on Appearance

On September 6, 2026, under the brilliant sunlight of the mountainous region of Lao Cai, the Y Tý Gold Season race concluded with an unforgettable moment in the world of Vietnamese women's sports. Van Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, the woman born in 2026 and mother of four young children, stepped onto the podium with a radiant smile. In the 42km trail category, she secured first place among females, while maintaining second overall, losing to only one male runner. The finishing time of 4 hours 26 minutes etched into history her arduous journey over steep paths, the summit of Lảo Thẩn at 2,860 meters above sea level, and the characteristic thin air of the highlands. This was not just a victory, but a strong affirmation that the endurance of Vietnamese women athletes is increasingly being recognized, even as there are still waves of gossip from certain segments of public opinion.