Hang A Po of Sa Pa set a new record in the Conquer Mount Fansipan climbing tournament in Lao Cai Province on Sunday by reaching the summit's 3,143m peak in one hour 35 minutes.

Starting from Nui Xe forest ranger station of Hoang Lien Son National Park at a height of 1,900m, he broke the old record by 25 minutes set in 2010.

This year's competition attracted 60 local and international athletes.-VNS