A record-breaking week at the National Athletics Championships

Ho Chi Minh City's Tran Hue Hoa bagged the gold medal in the women's triple jump event with a mark of 13.95 metres, and Pham Van Lam from Hanoi took first place in the men's long jump with a record-setting leap of 7.73 metres.

Male athletes from Nam Dinh set a new record of 1'25''54 in the men's 4x200m relay, while female athletes from An Giang dominated the women's 4x200m relay after finishing the race in a record of 1'36''25.

Bui Thi Xuan of the Army team won the women's javelin with a clearance of 50.48 metres, while her teammate Vu Van Huyen took the men's pole-vault title with a record of 4.90 metres. Another record was set by Vinh Long's Pham Thi Thanh Truc in the women's hammer throw, with 47.77 metres.

Hanoi won the team competition with 12 gold, six silver and nine bronze medals. The Army team finished in second place with seven gold, seven silver and four bronze medals, followed by Nam Dinh with four gold, four silver and four bronze.

The annual tournament attracted hundreds of athletes representing 48 cities and provinces across the country who are competing in 50 men's and 25 women's events in individual and team categories.

The competition offered a good opportunity to select the outstanding athletes for the national team in preparation for the upcoming 27th SEA Games in Myanmar.

(Source: nhandannewspaperonline)