Van Trang wins women's 42km at Y Ty Mua Vang 2026 and fires back: 'I run with my legs, not with other people's mouths'

On the morning of September 6, 2026, at the Y Ty Mua Vang trail race in Lao Cai province, Vietnamese runner Van Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, crossed the finish line of the women's 42km distance in 4 hours 26 minutes. This result placed her first among all female runners and second overall, behind only one male competitor. The mother of four, born in 2026, celebrated her biggest victory on a demanding course with more than 1,300 metres of elevation gain in the mountains near Lao Than peak, 2,860 metres above sea level. The victory, however, was followed by offensive online comments about her body shape. Some users mocked her in groups for runners, using vulgar comparisons about her chest. Instead of staying silent, Van Trang responded bluntly: "I challenge anyone to carry two pomelos while running 42km on mountain trails. I run with my legs, not with my looks. People see pressure, but I see motivation." She also said running clothes must be comfortable and safe, and that she would not change her outfit to please strangers. "I run with my legs, not with other people's mouths," she insisted. Van Trang said her endurance comes from disciplined training combining running, gym, swimming, and strength work. The victory, she explained, was based on pacing, controlled breathing and mental focus. Her story inspired many women, especially mothers trying to stay active. She now plans to run VMM 70km and target 100km by the end of the year. She concluded: "Let results speak. I don't need to be the version others want to see. Becoming a better version of myself every day is enough."