Triumphant Ferrand-Prevot Secures Historic Tour de France Femmes Victory

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot etched her name in the annals of cycling history by becoming the first Frenchwoman to win the Tour de France Femmes. Her victory came after she endured three grueling climbs in the final stage, decisively distancing herself in the last seven kilometers ahead of 2023 champion Demi Vollering.

Ferrand-Prevot maintained her lead throughout the 124.1km journey from Praz-sur-Arly to Chatel, launching a successful last-minute attack that Vollering could not counter, as she finished second overall. This win adds to Ferrand-Prevot's already impressive pedigree, including a gold medal in cross-country mountain biking.

Meanwhile, Lorena Wiebes, focusing on securing the points category since stage three, appears set to claim the green jersey, leaving Dutch rival Marianne Vos without a third title in this classification. The Tour de France Femmes continues to highlight thrilling competitive dynamics among the participants.

(With inputs from agencies.)