Thanh secured his second national title in a time of 2hr 36.56min, marking a remarkable return to running after about two years of absence, on Lý Sơn Island of Quảng Ngãi Province in early July.
The event will be held in Quảng Ngãi Province’s Lý Sơn Island on July 4-5.
More than 20 leading Taiwanese brands are showcasing their advanced products and technologies at the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone which was organised as a part of the HCM City Marathon, Taiwan Excellence last weekend.
More than 8,200 runners from 63 countries and territories will participate in the second Techcombank HCM City Marathon in HCM City on December 2, the largest marathon event in Việt Nam.
More than 220 Vietnamese and foreign children aged between six and nine took part in the Kids’ Dash, a marathon for kids, in HCM City at the weekend.
Vietnamese Ngô Dũng won the men’s professional 42km category, with a time of 2hr 42min at HCM City’s International Marathon, Taiwan Excellence, yesterday.
Former Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi of Japan will compete in the HCM City Marathon on January 14 at the invitation of the HCM City Athletics Federation.