Mother of four Van Trang wins Y Ty 42km women's title and hits back at body shamers: 'Run with your legs, not your mouth'

On September 6, 2026, at the Y Ty Mua Vang race in Lao Cai, Van Trang – nicknamed Jang Doll – won the women's 42km with a time of 4 hours 26 minutes and finished second overall among all runners, beating nearly every male finisher except one. The mother of four, born in 2026, crossed the finish line at an altitude of 2,860m on Lao Than peak, facing a course with more than 1,300m of elevation gain. Instead of celebrating her achievement, some running groups on social media shamelessly commented on her natural bust, using vulgar language like “carrying two pomelos while running.” Van Trang responded directly: “I challenge anyone to carry two pomelos and run 42km or 55km on mountain trails. I run with my legs, not with my looks.” She emphasized that women in sports should be recognized for effort and performance, not judged by appearance. “Run with your legs, not with the mouth of the crowd,” she declared. She has no intention of changing her sports outfit to please critics. “Let your achievements speak. I don't need to become the version others want to see, only a better version of myself every day,” she said. Her next goals include the VMM 70km race and eventually the 100km distance at the end of 2026. Her story at Y Ty 2026 is a powerful reminder: before criticizing a woman runner, try lacing up a pair of shoes and running a lap yourself.