In the long jump final, athletes were given six attempts. After a tense competition, Thúy Hằng recorded her best mark of 6m16 on her final jump to claim the top podium position. Notably, she was the only athlete in the field to surpass the 6-meter mark on the sandy surface—an achievement that requires exceptional strength, balance, and precise take-off technique.
Entering the event as one of Vietnam’s top hopes in beach athletics, the 2006-born jumper faced strong competition from 12 rivals across the region. With her teammate Vu Thi Ngoc Ha finishing fourth and missing out on a medal, the pressure mounted. However, Thuy Hang maintained her composure and delivered a decisive final jump, ending Vietnam’s wait for a gold medal at the Games.
The 6m16 result at ABG 6 continues her impressive upward trajectory. In 2025, at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand, she made a strong debut by winning the silver medal with a leap of 6m29. These achievements underline her rapid technical development and growing maturity on the international stage.
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