Van Trang - mother of four creates stir at Y Ty Golden Season 2026 race

Van Trang - mother of four creates stir at Y Ty Golden Season 2026 race Lao Cai, September 6, 2026 - The Y Ty Golden Season 2026 trail running race concluded with one of the most inspiring stories of the season. Female amateur athlete Van Trang (nickname Jang Doll), born in 2026, from Hanoi, amazed the running community by overcoming all female rivals and most male rivals to finish second overall in the 42km distance. The Y Ty route is not easy: located at an altitude of 2,860m above sea level, with a cumulative elevation gain of more than 1,300m, and continuous near-vertical slopes that drain every bit of energy. Sharing with reporters, Van Trang said: "There were steep sections that almost depleted my energy. At that moment, I only focused on the road ahead, kept my breathing steady, distributed my strength, and replenished energy at the right time. I always told myself: Stay calm, as long as you have strength, you still have a chance." The Hanoi woman revealed that her physical stamina comes from regular training: "Besides running, I combine gym, swimming, and supplementary exercises to build strength every day." With a time of 4 hours 26 minutes, she was only behind one male runner - a rare result in Vietnamese trail races. However, her professional achievement was quickly overshadowed when some netizens focused on Van Trang's cleavage in her tight sportswear and made derogatory comments like "Carrying two grapefruits while running." Refusing to accept such body shaming, Van Trang immediately responded sharply: "I dare anyone to carry two grapefruits while running 42km or 55km of mountain trails! I run with my legs, not with my appearance, so why put me in groups to gossip?" She emphasized: "People see pressure; I see it as motivation providing vitamin C for the spirit. What matters is that I still finish, still happy and healthy. Judgments can continue; I run with my own legs, not with others' mouths." Asked whether she would change her outfit to avoid prying eyes, Van Trang was resolute: "Sportswear must first be comfortable and safe. If I change myself just because I fear gossip, I will always live according to others' eyes. I choose to focus on the race and my goals." She also called on the community to view women in sports through their effort and achievements. "When seeing a girl on the running track, I hope people see someone striving to conquer their own limits," Van Trang expressed. "Marathon teaches me that I don't always run in perfect conditions. Life is the same. Praise makes me happy, criticism helps me reflect, and malicious words I learn to ignore." Now, Van Trang is focusing on new goals: 70km at the upcoming VMM and 100km at the end of the year. "Let achievements speak. I don't need to become a version others want to see. Just becoming a better version of yourself every day is enough," she affirmed. The road ahead is long, but with her iron spirit of 'running with her legs', Van Trang will certainly continue to write many more inspiring stories.