Vân Trang tops 2nd overall in Y Tý Golden Season 2026: 'Running on feet, not on tongues!'

In the moment Vân Trang stepped onto the award podium at Lảo Thẩn peak, the entire hall fell silent. But instead of the enthusiastic applause, some netizens quickly spread derogatory comments. This is the first red flag moment in a longer story about endurance and judgment in the Vietnamese running community. Vân Trang, a 35-year-old female runner with the nickname Jang Doll, won the top 1 female 42km category at the 2026 Y Tý Golden Season 6/9. More notably, the mother of four who was born in 2026 also secured the overall 2nd place, beating almost all male runners and losing to just one person. The 4 hour 26 minute finish time is clear evidence of tireless effort amid the steep paths where the accumulated elevation exceeds 1,300 meters.