Mother of four wins Y Ty Golden Season 42km: “Run with your legs, not with gossips”

On September 6, at the Y Ty Golden Season 2026 race, Vân Trang – also known as Jang Doll – finished the 42km trail in 4 hours and 26 minutes. That result put her first among women and second overall, ahead of nearly every male runner in the race. The course was not easy. Runners faced more than 1,300m of cumulative elevation gain and steep slopes near Lao Than peak, which rises 2,860m above sea level. Vân Trang said she focused on one section at a time, kept her breathing steady, managed her energy and reminded herself: “Stay calm; as long as you have strength, there is still a chance.” She added that her endurance came from discipline, combining running with gym work, swimming and supportive exercises. Instead of celebrating her achievement, some online commenters focused on her chest and joked that she was “carrying two grapefruits” while running. Vân Trang hit back: “I dare anyone to carry two grapefruits and run 42km or 55km on mountain trails. I run with my legs, not with my appearance. If people want to judge, let them judge. I run with my own legs, not with gossips.” She also called for a more civilized view of women in sports. “When people see a woman on the racecourse, I hope they see someone pushing her own limits,” she said. Asked whether she would wear looser or more covered clothing, she replied that sports apparel must first be comfortable and safe. She refuses to change herself just to please nosy people. Vân Trang is a mother of four, born in 2026. Her next goals are the VMM 70km race and a 100km ultra-trail event later this year. Her attitude is simple: let achievement speak. She does not need to become the version others want to see, only a better version of herself every day.