33rd SEA Games: Viet Nam secures 87th gold medal

On the final day of competition at the 33rd SEA Games on December 20, Viet Nam’s swimming team continued their strong performance by winning the country’s 87th gold medal in the mixed 4×1,500m open water relay.

Viet Nam wins 87th gold medal in the mixed 4×1,500m open water relay (Photo: VNA)
Viet Nam wins 87th gold medal in the mixed 4×1,500m open water relay (Photo: VNA)

The quartet of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vo Thi My Tien, Nguyen Kha Nhi and Mai Tran Tuan Anh delivered a determined and well-coordinated performance, crossing the line first in 1:12:18.

Maintaining a steady pace throughout, the Vietnamese team built a safe lead over their rivals. In the final leg, Mai Tran Tuan Anh surged decisively to secure victory. Viet Nam finished 35 seconds ahead of swimming powerhouse Singapore and a commanding 2 minutes 9 seconds clear of host Thailand.

The gold medal not only underscored Viet Nam’s growing strength in open-water swimming in the region, but also highlighted the team’s depth and thorough preparation, marking another proud moment for Vietnamese sport at the 33rd SEA Games.

VNA
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