The Hoiana Aquaman awards ceremony took place at 10h on 26/7, honoring athletes who achieved outstanding results across five distances.

Vu Dinh Duan (2 hours 1 minute 53 seconds) and Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong (2 hours 20 minutes 43 seconds) secured first place in the Aquaman Solo category (2 km swim, 21 km run), receiving prizes worth a total of 9,69 million dong.

Both Duan and Cuong are familiar faces at the event. Duan, born in 1997, has won all four seasons of Aquaman Vietnam. Kim Cuong has also claimed victory in three of the four seasons held.

Vu Dinh Duan, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong, and the top three finishers in the Aquaman Solo distance. *Photo: Aquaman*

Ayusawa Takanori (2 hours 15 minutes) and Ho Quoc Phat (2 hours 27 minutes) placed second and third, respectively, in the men's Aquaman Solo distance. In the women's category, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh (2 hours 26 minutes) and Nguyen Thi Khanh Ly (2 hours 41 minutes) secured second and third place. These athletes received prizes of 7,69 million dong and 5,69 million dong, respectively.

The top three positions in the Aquaman relay category went to the pairs Le Dinh Anh Tu - Ton Nu My Ngoc, Ha Van Minh Huy - Nguyen Ngoc Trung Do, and Nguyen Thi Nguyet - Sean Michael Cory. These teams received prizes of 9,38 million dong, 8,38 million dong, and 7,38 million dong, respectively.

Athletes participating in the swim leg on the morning of 26/7. *Photo: Aquaman*

The men's Half Aqua distance (1 km swim, 10 km run) honored three athletes: Vo Xuan Vinh (1 hour 46 seconds), Bui Ngoc Trung (1 hour 3 minutes 18 seconds), and Le Van Thanh (1 hour 7 minutes 48 seconds). The women's category recognized Nguyen Thi Hang (1 hour 34 minutes 5 seconds), Truong Quynh Giang (1 hour 37 minutes 13 seconds), and Le Thi Dieu My (1 hour 37 minutes 23 seconds). The top three overall finishers received prizes valued at 5,69 million dong, 5,19 million dong, and 4,69 million dong.

Beyond the overall prizes for the five distances, Hoiana Aquaman also presented age group awards for categories: under 30, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and over 50. These age group categories applied to both the Aquaman and Half Aqua distances. The organizers also offered a specialized award for the fastest swimmer.

Short distance results:

Hoiana Aquaman commenced at 6h on 26/7, attracting 1,500 athletes. The competition took place along Da Nang's coastal route, enjoying cool weather and calm seas. The running course was arranged within the Hoiana Resort & Golf complex, ensuring safety, security, and a green environment. Prior to this, on 25/7, about 100 children participated in the Aqua Kid distance (200m swim, 1 km run).

Ms. Du Thi Mai Anh, Vice President of Destination Marketing at Hoiana Resort & Golf, stated that the event fostered a vibrant sporting atmosphere, promoting an active and positive lifestyle. The event also left a significant professional mark, attracting both professional and amateur athletes nationwide.

"The success of the event provides a foundation for us to continue partnering with VnExpress Marathon, sustaining the competition in the coming years," Ms. Mai Anh said.

Hoai Phuong