HCM CITY  (VNS) — National team member Nguyen Thanh Tam won the 16th stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday.

Tam, of Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang, passed Le Ngoc Son, of Domesco Dong Thap, in the last few metres, speeding up to end the 128km in 3hr 57.43min.

Tran Le Minh Tuan, of Military Zone 7, came in third.

Crossing the finish line 41sec after the first bunch, Nguyen Truong Tai of VUS-HCM City maintains his top position with a total time of 44:09.03.

He was followed by Ho Van Phuc, of ADC-Vinh Long Television, and Nguyen Hoang Giang, of Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang.

In team rankings, Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang continues its stay on top, with a cumulative 130:25.19. Military Zone 7 is in second and Domescot Dong Thap is third.

The cyclists will race 10 laps around Ho Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat for a 51km leg. — VNS