Oanh crossed the finish line after 15 minutes and 53.48 seconds to successfully defend her gold medal. This is a new national record, breaking the previous one by Doan Nu Truc Van in 2003, who finished her run in 16 minutes and 12.73 seconds.

Nguyen Thi Oanh poses by her new record in the national athletics championship on December 10, 2021.

"I was tired after competing in the 1,500 m race, so I only aimed to win the gold medal in the 5,000 m category. I didn't think that I was going to break the record," Oanh said after her run.

Due to Covid-19, Oanh has not been able to compete in tournaments until now. Oanh registered for four categories in the national championship, including the 3,000 m hurdles, 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 m. On Friday, she claimed gold in the 1,500 and 5,000 m categories. Her target is to defend the gold medals that she has won in all four categories last year.

Oanh started her career as a pro runner when she was 15. Three years later, she won her first medal in SEA Games 2013, a silver in the 3,000 hurdles category. She went on to win two gold medals in SEA Games 2017 and two years later scored a hattrick of gold in SEA Games 2019.

Nguyen Thi Oanh and her outrun

(BGO) – The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) was successfully closed at the Philippines. The Bac Giang born girl Nguyen Thi Oanh greatly contributed to the general achievement of Vietnamese sports. With the marvellous energy, Oanh exceeded her own limit to touch a new glory. 

Nguyen Thi Oanh wins National Ba Ra Mountain Climbing Tournament

(BGO) – The 26th National Ba Ra Mountain Climbing Tournament 2020 has been recently held in Phuoc Long town, Binh Phuoc province, drawing more than 700 athletes from 26 delegations with strong track and filed movement across the nation. 

Nguyen Thi Oanh takes top position at poll for most outstanding Vietnamese athletes in 2019

(BGO) – The Bac Giang born athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh excellently took the top position at the poll for the most outstanding Vietnamese athletes in 2019, announced on December 30 by the Organization Board of the election for the best athletes and coaches in 2019.

Bonuses awarded to athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh

(BGO) – After successfully winning 3 gold medals at the 30 Southeast Asian Games (30th SEA Games), track and field athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh in Bac Giang province has received bonuses from the organizations and individuals in and outside the province.  

Bac Giang province honors athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh

(BGO) – The Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee in Bac Giang province Le Anh Duong has recently held a meeting in Bac Giang city to honor the track and field athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh.

Source: VnExpress