VN's top swimmer Anh Vien aims to make a splash at ASIAD
Vietnam top SEA swimming event

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Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien. VNA/VNS Photo Trong Dat

 

Vietnam’s swimming star Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, who is currently in the US for intensive training, will be part of the team.

Across four Southeast Asian Games, the 22-year-old Vien has bagged 19 gold medals, seven silvers and two bronzes and has broken 11 regional records.

The world event will attract the participation of 2,639 athletes from 194 nations and territories. They will vie for 76 gold medals in swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving. With 82 athletes, the host nation will have the largest team.

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