Walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc from Da Nang finished
first in the women’s 20km walk at the sixth National Sport Games, which kicked
off in Da Nang city on Saturday.

Walk on by: Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc finishes first in the 20km walk.

She
clocked a one hour 40 minute finish to win a gold medal and a new national
record, beating Phan Thi Bich Ha from Vinh Phuc, who came in second, and Lai Thi
Hoa of Thai Binh, who finished third.

Her
younger brother Nguyen Thanh Ngung then added another gold and set up a new
record of 1:31.32 in the men’s division.

Marathoner Nguyen Dang Duc Bao of Khanh Hoa finished first in the men’s marathon
with time in 2:31.32, while Pham Thi Hien from Thai Binh came first in the
women’s event at 2:53.02.

With 29
sports already finished in 20 localities nationwide, Ha Noi continued to
dominate the medal tally in the ongoing National Sports Games by claiming top
position with 153 golds, 112 silvers and 113 bronzes.

HCM City
trailed with 102 golds, 88 silvers and 114 bronzes, while the Military team
ranked third with 56 gold, 71 silver and 64 bronze medals.

The
Sports Games, which are organised every four years, will close on Friday.

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