Van Trang wins Y Ty 42km: "I run with my legs, not with gossips’ mouths"

On September 6, 2026, Van Trang (nicknamed Jang Doll) became the women’s champion of the 42km distance at the Y Ty Golden Season 2026 trail race. She finished in 4 hours 26 minutes and ranked second overall, ahead of almost every male runner. Born in 2026 and a mother of four, Van Trang conquered a course with more than 1,300 meters of cumulative elevation gain near Lao Than peak, which is 2,860 meters above sea level. She credited her endurance to daily discipline: running, gym sessions, swimming and supplementary exercises. Shortly after her victory, some online commenters mocked her natural bust under tight sportswear, using offensive language such as "carrying two grapefruits". Instead of staying silent, Van Trang hit back: "I dare anyone to carry two grapefruits for 42km or 55km on mountain trails! I run with my legs, not with my looks. Let them judge, I run with my own feet, not with gossips’ mouths." She also urged society to focus on women athletes’ efforts and achievements rather than their bodies. When asked about wearing looser clothes, Van Trang said comfort and safety come first, and she would not change herself because of judgmental eyes. The mother of four is now targeting the VMM 70km ultra trail race and then a 100km event at the end of the year. Her message: "Let results speak. I don’t need to become the version others want to see. Every day I simply need to become a better version of myself."