The Hoiana Aquaman duathlon, held on 26/7, attracted 1,500 athletes. To complete the race, participants must conquer a sea swim and a long run. This demands consistent training across numerous muscle groups, resulting in most athletes possessing impressive physiques.

The demands of duathlons and triathlons require athletes to engage in intense exercise. During the swimming segment, participants utilize their arms, latissimus dorsi, and abdominal muscles extensively. The running portion, conversely, relies on strong thigh and calf muscles. This specialized training results in distinct physiques. Research on multisport athletes reveals that male aquathlon participants maintain an average body fat percentage of approximately 10,4%, while female athletes average about 17,5%.

Athlete Nguyen Huu Phu, competing in the 500m swim and 5km run, also displayed a lean, toned physique.

{"caption_all":"Athlete Evan Laulom, competing in the 1km swim and 10km run, stood out on the course with a muscular physique and six-pack abs. He finished 15th overall with a time of one hour 27 minutes.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

Athlete Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, runner-up in the 2km swim and 21km run, displays clearly defined arm muscles. Elite athletes like Hong Hanh typically maintain at least 50km of combined swim and run training each week.

{"caption_all":"Athlete Do Hoang Thinh, competing in the 2km swim and 21km run, exhibits the distinct characteristics of a duathlon athlete: broad shoulders, a V-tapered back, and toned lat muscles, essential for extensive swimming. His thighs and calves are also toned but very lean.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Athlete Ngoc Mai, competing in the 1km swim and 10km run, has a lean body with minimal excess fat and "11-line" abs.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

Two athletes in the relay category cross the finish line together.

{"caption_all":"Athlete Tran Hong Nhung expressed excitement upon completing the 2km swim and 21km run challenge at Hoiana Aquaman. A week prior, she also completed a 21km race at the VM Da Nang event. Due to continuous training and competition, Hong Nhung is considered to have one of the most "sculpted" physiques.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

Hoiana Aquaman marks the fourth season of the duathlon event. This year, the event took place in the Hoi An and Da Nang region, bringing a vibrant sporting atmosphere to thousands of participants. In addition to the challenging distances, the race introduced two new categories for beginners: Rush Aqua (300m swim, 2km run) and Flash Aqua (200m swim, 2km run).

Linh Lam