Mitchell Robins from Australia won the men’s category while Jessica Fleming of Sweden took the women’s event at the Challenge Vietnam Triathalon in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, on Sunday.



Athletes compete at the Challenge VN Triathalon in Nha Trang.


After swimming 1.9km, cycling 90kms and running 21kms, Robins came in first place, followed by Levi Maxwell and Carlos Forero of Australia. 

On the women’s side, Fleming was followed by Julia Brant of New Zealand in second place and Australian Michelle Duffield took third place. 

Challenge Vietnam was held for the first time in Nha Trang city and attracted 215 athletes from over 30 countries and territories. The competition is a part of the international sports event Challenge Family launched in Germany in 2002 and held in 40 countries so far. 

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