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Hung finished the men's 100km ultra marathon in a time of 14:33.45. He broke his own record from the previous year (14:45.44) and became the first runner to win two consecutive VMM races. The second and third places went to Nguyen Si Hieu and Nguyen Duc Quang, respectively. Meanwhile, Chaimaime Thompson of Australia won the women's 100km in a time of 19:18.23, followed by Coline Drain-Martin of France and Tian Qi Ong of Malaysia. In the men's 70km, Mads Louring from Denmark too the first place, while Do Nhon Trong and Tran The Anh from Vietnam came in second and third. In the women's 70km, Joy Ho from China's Hong Kong came first in a total time of 10:37.48. Vietnamese Nguyen Thi Duong was in second place. The annual event was co-hosted by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Topas Travel Company under the auspices of the Danish Embassy in Vietnam. It attracted over 4,000 athletes from 46 countries and territories who competed in 10km, 15km, 21km, 42km, 70km and … [Read more...] about Tien Hung wins Vietnam’s biggest mountain race in Sa Pa

At the previous edition of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon As many as 4,000 athletes from 46 countries and territories, including host Vietnam, will compete in various race distances of the event’s seventh edition, ranging from 10km to 100km. … [Read more...] about 4,000 athletes to compete in mountain marathon in Lao Cai

In recent years, a number of outstanding, newly developed tourism projects have boosted the appeal of both established and emerging destinations in Vietnam, drawing more international visitors, and boosting domestic tourism. Buddha Shakyamuni statue at Fansipan Legend - Photo courtesy of Sun Group Elevating the ‘roof of Indochina’ For many years, Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province had been a gateway town to the north of Vietnam—a heavenly realm of stunning mountains and lush valleys. The most intrepid of travellers came to conquer Fansipan, also known as the “Roof of Indochina”. At a height of 3,143metres, scaling the precipitous slopes of Fanispan—a national symbol of Vietnam—to reach the peak was a two-day expedition that could only to be undertaken by those in good health. But in February, 2016 that would change overnight with the opening of a three-rope cable car system that could take visitors from the centre of Sa Pa to the peak of … [Read more...] about How strategic investment is transforming Vietnam’s tourism landscape

Tran Duy Quang celebrates with his national flag at the 246.8km Spartathlon in Athens, Greece, over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Tran Duy Quang) Hanoi (VNA) - Tran Duy Quang has become the first Vietnamese runner to complete the Spartathlon in Athens, Greece, by covering 246.8km. The event is an ultra-distance foot race that takes place in September every year in Greece. It is one of the most difficult and satisfying ultra-distance races in the world because of its unique history and background. Quang was the only Vietnamese representative out of 376 athletes running in the event. He overcame many outstanding athletes to rank 40th with a time of 31:10.37. Tamás Bódis from Hungary finished first with a time of 26:29.24. The runners-up were Zoltan Csecsei, also from Hungary, with a time of 27:16.59, and Brunner Radek of the Czech Republic with a time of 27:26.20. The tournament follows the footsteps of Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long distance … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese runner completes Spartathlon in Athens

Hanoi is a popular city for many travellers across the world, according to Bigseventravel. (Source: https://bigseventravel.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi has been ranked fifth among the seven best places in Asia for solo travellers by Bigseventravel. The Italian tourism website described Hanoi as a hectic, crazy and often confusing city. It said Hanoi is a popular city for many travellers across the world.  “From street food markets to cultural museums and scenic freshwater lakes, Hanoi has something for all tastes.” Hanoi is a wonderful base from which to explore the north of Vietnam, including the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh and the popular resort town of Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, the website said.  Visitors can also enjoy the comforts of a modern vibrant city, it added. Tokyo (Japan) topped the list, followed by Bali (Indonesia), Singapore, and Seoul … [Read more...] about Hanoi among seven best places in Asia for solo travelers