'I will never give up' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar sprints to victory on stage six of the Tour de France Femmes
The Mauritian national champion staged a stunning recovery and outgunned Cédrine Kerbaol and Puck Pieterse to secure her second TdF Femmes victory
In the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes, Kim Le Court-Pienaar demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming a mechanical issue to secure a thrilling victory in Tournon-sur-Rhône. After swapping bikes on the penultimate descent, the AG Insurance-Soudal rider bridged the gap, joining an eight-strong breakaway group. Le Court-Pienaar's surge in the final meters propelled her ahead of Cédrine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) and Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech), who finished in second and third place respectively.
Despite the intense heat and grueling climbs experienced throughout the day, Le Court-Pienaar's determination shone through, emphasizing the significance of stage victories in the Tour de France.
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