Vietnamese swimmer tackles 12km upstream swim in Hanoi river with rare dolphin kick

Tuoi Tre News20 October 2026, 12:44 UTCVietnam

A Vietnamese swimmer has completed an unusual 12.1-kilometer swim against the strong current of Hanoi's Red River using a technique known as dolphin kicking on the back, in what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind feat in Vietnam.

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