Many runners spoke up to defend Nha Phuong against suspicions that the actress cheated when she completed the half marathon in 2 hours and 15 minutes at the UMC Run, Ho Chi Minh City.
On April 21, Nha Phuong ran the half marathon distance of UMC Run – a run to celebrate the establishment of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. She was recognized by the organizers for her achievement of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 31 seconds.
However, because of the beautiful images that Nha Phuong posted on social networks after the race, some people expressed suspicion that the 33-year-old actress had cheated to achieve this achievement. Some people imply that the achievement of 2 hours and 15 minutes for the half marathon distance is too good, and it is difficult for Nha Phuong to achieve. Others think that the actress posted too many photos, perhaps only participating to “live virtually” and “show off”.
Another opinion questioned the fact that Nha Phuong finished running “without losing a drop of sweat, her face was as calm as walking on a red carpet”, and suspected that actors, beauty queens or singers in the showbiz world were taking advantage of her. Jogging movement to make images.
Nha Phuong on the UMC Run 2024 track on April 21. Image: UMC Run
However, many runners cited notes from the organizers to vindicate Nha Phuong. Someone confirmed running with her on the road. “Nha Phuong really ran. I participated in this tournament and ran a section with Nha Phuong. She had many photos because she had a separate photographer following closely to record it,” one person commented. “People started running in 2020, so now it’s normal to run HM in 2:15,” another person clarified for Nha Phuong.
Some other runners believe that Nha Phuong’s parameter of 2 hours and 15 minutes is well-founded, because she has accumulated a good physical foundation, thanks to a strict exercise and nutrition regimen after giving birth to her second child in October. /2023. “Nha Phuong used to run an ekiden 1.65 km with a pace of 4:40. You haven’t run much, but practicing yoga regularly is like squeezing in 2 hours every day. Just practice running regularly and methodically, then by the end of the year, you can run HM sub2 is normal,” runner Annie Nguyen wrote.
Veteran runner Nguyen Tieu Phuong also spoke up to defend the actress, her “co-run” junior. According to her, at Nha Phuong’s age, running HM with a performance of over two hours is only average, while she herself has been practicing jogging for a long time.
“It’s not like she just put on her shoes to run for the first time. How can you say she’s cheating? At Nha Phuong’s age, if it’s called running fast, HM’s achievement must be under 1 hour and 30 minutes to be called fast running. If someone is better than us, we should acknowledge it,” Tieu Phuong wrote on social networks.
Nha Phuong gave Truong Giang’s husband the UMC Run half marathon finisher medal right after finishing on April 21. Image: Facebook / Nha Phuong
Some other runners responded to criticism. They believe that many people tarnish the image of the running community because they are too focused on Nha Phuong’s image and forget that the beautiful idea is a spiritual gift she gave on the occasion of her husband’s birthday – actor Truong Giang. On the UMC Run, when the clock hit the 20.04 km mark, Nha Phuong stopped, took a photo to save the moment coinciding with her husband’s birthday on April 20, and posted it on her personal page after the race.
A member of the organizing committee said that the achievements of the athletes participating in the tournament are recorded through each CP by chiptime. This information is publicly posted by the organizers so anyone can look it up if they have questions. In addition, the organizing committee only resolves complaints related to athletes with prize disputes.
Nha Phuong’s representative said: “Phuong has practiced sports for a long time so she has a very good physical foundation. This is the first time she has run such a long distance with the purpose of celebrating her husband’s birthday.” , and at the same time encourage him to exercise more.”
Actress Nha Phuong, full name Tran Thi Nha Phuong, 33 years old, from Dak Lak, has been acting since she was 19 years old. She appeared in movies such as Bloody Heart, Walking and Crying, 49 Days, Youth. She married actor Truong Giang, 40 years old, from Quang Nam in September 2018 after four years together. The couple welcomed their first daughter in January 2019 but did not announce it publicly until more than half a year later.
Tran Le
