HSU student Nguyễn Thị Thảo secures the Bronze Medal at the 2024 CMAS 18th World Cup Finswimming Indoor – Round 4
With a time of 17.32 seconds in the 50m apnea event, athlete Nguyễn Thị Thảo, a Human Resource Management student at Hoa Sen University, earned the Bronze Medal at the 2024 CMAS 18th World Cup Finswimming Indoor – Round 4.
From SEA Games to the CMAS World Cup
The 2024 CMAS 18th World Cup Finswimming Indoor – Round 4 marked the fourth stage of the 18th Indoor Finswimming World Cup, organized by the World Underwater Federation (CMAS). Held from September 6–8, 2024 in Phuket, Thailand, the event serves as a crucial competition within the CMAS series, allowing athletes to accumulate points in preparation for the final stage in Italy.
Competing in the tournament for the first time, athlete Nguyễn Thị Thảo overcame numerous strong contenders from around the world to finish the 50m apnea event in 17.32 seconds, earning the prestigious Bronze Medal for Vietnam. This achievement also opens up further opportunities for her to compete at higher levels in upcoming international competitions.
Previously, Nguyễn Thị Thảo had made a strong mark in Vietnam’s aquatic sports by consecutively winning a full set of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at SEAGAME 31 & 32. In 2023, she claimed four medals at the National Swimming and Finswimming Championships: 2 Golds in the 50m monofin and 50m apnea events, 1 Silver in the 50m bi-fins event, and 1 Bronze in the 100m bi-fins event.
Confidently Stepping into the World with Knowledge and Determination
Not only is Nguyễn Thị Thảo an athlete with outstanding achievements on both national and international stages, but she also maintains a strong commitment to her studies despite a demanding training and competition schedule. Instructors highly commend her ability to balance academics and sports, consistently ensuring she excels in both pursuits.
Nguyễn Thị Thảo exemplifies the dynamic and determined spirit of Hoa Sen University students, consistently striving to pursue both knowledge and passion. Her perseverance and “give your best in sports, give your best in studies” mindset inspire many fellow students on their path to realizing their dreams.
