Accordingly, Ton Hoang Khanh Lan delivered a victory in the women's mass start - master event. She outpaced Mongolia’s Dorchimed Erdenetuya in a dramatic sprint to the finish, securing a precious gold for the national team.

Competing against cyclists from Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Iraq, Pakistan, and Mongolia, Vietnam’s squad featuring Khanh Lan, Pham Minh Nhan, Truong Thi Quynh, and Hoang Thi Hang displayed remarkable composure in their continental-level debut.

The Vietnamese cyclists maintained a strong pace throughout the race, staying with the leading pack before Khanh Lan made her decisive move in the final stretch.

Her explosive late surge left Erdenetuya trailing behind, sealing Vietnam’s second gold of the tournament after Hoang Hai Nam’s win in the men’s individual time trial (60+) – master category.

Nhan, Quynh, and Hang also delivered stellar performances, each claiming a bronze to add to Vietnam’s medal tally.

What makes Khanh Lan’s triumph even more extraordinary is her non-traditional cycling background. A seasoned bodybuilding athlete with over 20 years of experience, she only took up cycling in 2022.

In just two years, she has dominated domestic amateur races and now stands atop the Asian stage.

This milestone victory not only cements her status as a rising star in Vietnamese cycling but also fuels her ambition for future challenges, including the 2025 National Bodybuilding Championships.

First gold for Vietnam at 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships

VOV.VN - Vietnam on February 8 secured the first gold medal at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships which is getting underway in Thailand.