Historic Victory: Kimberley Le Court Pienaar Shines in Tour de France Femmes

Mauritian cyclist Kimberley Le Court Pienaar etched her name into the history books on Wednesday by becoming the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes. Her performance in the 165.8 km stage from Jaunay-Marigny to Gueret was a masterclass in strategy and stamina.

Riding for AG Insurance-Soudal, Le Court, aged 29, overcame a series of crashes in the longest stage of this tour to reclaim the yellow jersey. She surpassed the competition with a decisive breakneck downhill push, while the race encountered flat yet fast terrain leading to multiple attempted breaks.

Though fellow cyclists like Lorena Wiebes faced difficulties, Le Court's resilience shone through. Her victory positions her as the general classification leader, as the race approaches its next mountainous challenge from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert.

(With inputs from agencies.)