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33rd SEA Games: Vietnam secures 87th gold medal

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.

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

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

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.

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The quartet of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vo Thi My Tien, Nguyen Kha Nhi and Mai Tran Tuan Anh deliver a determined and well-coordinate performance, crossing the line first in 1:12:18 (Photo: VNA)

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. Vietnam 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 Vietnam’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./.

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