Quy proves best Vietnamese swimmer at Asian junior championship

Duong Van Hoang Quy poses with his fourth gold, in the 12-14 years old 100m freestyle event at the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championship

Duong Van Hoang Quy maintained his top form to win his fourth gold at the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championship on February 28 in New Clark City, the Philippines.

In the third day of competitions, Quy met no difficulty to beat all rivals in the boys 12-14 years old to win the 100m freestyle in a time of 53.73sec.

Previously, he won in the 200m individual medley, 400m freestyle and 200m butterfly events. With four golds in three days, Quy has been the best athlete of Vietnam.

In other activities, Nguyen Huy Hoang won his third gold in the boys over-18 400m freestyle, swimming in 3min 53.31sec. His teammate Tran Hung Nguyen finished third to earn bronze.

Mai Tuan Anh took Vietnam's third gold of the day in the boys 15-17 years old 1,500m freestyle, which saw Nguyen Quang Thuan at third for bronze.

The Vietnamese also took five silvers and three bronzes in other categories.

In addition to swimming and diving, athletes will also compete in synchronised swimming and water polo until March 9.

Vietnam is currently placed No 5 in the ranking with 11 golds.

Japan topped the table with 33 golds, followed by Kazakhstan with 15 and Hong Kong with 14.

TB (according to VNS)