Huynh Thi My Tien won gold medal in 100m hurdles

These are two athletes who always compete for first and second place in tournaments. At the 9th National Sports Festival, which was just held, Bui Thi Nguyen also won a gold medal while Huynh Thi My Tien won a silver medal in this event.

Bui Thi Nguyen won silver medal in women's 100m hurdles

Before competing at the 31st SEA Games, held in Vietnam last year, Huynh Thi My Tien contracted Covid-19, which severely affected her physical condition and she finished almost last in this event. At that time, Bui Thi Nguyen had raced to the finish line with a time of 13 seconds 51.

However, 1 year later, Huynh Thi My Tien had a chance to "take revenge" when she took first place with a time of 13 seconds 50 while Bui Thi Nguyen finished with a time of 13 seconds 52. Sharing after winning the gold medal, Huynh Thi My Tien said that before this year's SEA Games, she also tested positive for Covid-19. However, this was the second time she had contracted the virus, so her physical condition was not as affected as before.

Huynh Thi My Tien excellently won the gold medal

“When I knew I finished first, all my emotions exploded. I suffered from constant injuries and Covid, so I always had to try to overcome myself. This is my third SEA Games and the first time I won a medal. I want to dedicate this medal to my teacher - the person who always worried about me, took care of me and helped me throughout my training.”

The fact that both Vietnamese athletes won the top two positions in this attractive distance is a good sign for Vietnamese athletics and this lucky start is considered an encouragement for the athletes to continue competing to defend the overall top position of last year's Games.

However, this year, Vietnamese athletics faced many difficulties in completing the target due to the constantly changing competition schedule, hot weather and many other objective factors.

THU SAM; photo: QUY LUONG (from Cambodia)

Source: http://www.baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/artmid/422/articleid/64237/huynh-thi-my-tien-gianh-hcv-noi-dung-100m-rao