Van Trang wins Y Ty Golden Season 42km amid body-shaming storm: I run with my legs, not with gossips

Lao Cai – On September 6, 2026, on the mountain trails of Y Ty with more than 1,300m of cumulative elevation gain, runner Van Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, crossed the finish line of the 42km race at the Y Ty Golden Season event with a time of 4 hours 26 minutes. She not only finished first among women in the trail full marathon distance, but also placed second overall, beating nearly all male runners. This achievement is even more meaningful because Van Trang was born in 2026 and is a mother of four. Lao Than peak, at 2,860m above sea level, features steep slopes and thin air. For a woman who has given birth four times, finishing such a course demands strong physical conditioning. Van Trang explained that she focused on each section, kept her breathing steady, distributed energy, and reminded herself to stay calm as long as she still had strength. She credited her endurance to regular discipline, gym workouts, swimming, and supplementary exercises. However, her story did not stop at the finish line. Some online groups began mocking her natural bust instead of celebrating her result. They used rude comments like “carrying two grapefruits while running”. Van Trang responded directly, saying she challenged anyone to actually run 42km or 55km of mountain terrain under such conditions. She declared: "I run with my legs, not with other people’s mouths." She asked for a more civilized view of women in sports. Athletic women should be recognized first for effort and achievement, not appearance. She refused to change her outfit because of judgmental stares, saying sportswear must first be comfortable and safe. If she changed herself only to avoid gossips, she would spend her whole life living under other people's eyes. The victory at Y Ty is only the beginning. Van Trang plans to compete in VMM 70km and later aims for the 100km distance at the end of the year. Her message is simple: let results speak. She does not need to become the version others want to see; she only needs to become a better version of herself every day.