Niewiadoma-Phinney conquers Ventoux to snatch Tour de France Femmes lead

Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney achieved a remarkable solo victory, conquering the challenging Mont Ventoux climb during stage seven of the Tour de France Femmes. The 146.8-kilometer route brought the iconic 16-kilometer ascent to its conclusion, resulting in Niewiadoma-Phinney's triumphant arrival at the summit. The stage, held on Friday, saw the 2024 winner enter the lead of the overall race and finally fulfill her ambition to secure a stage win in the prestigious Tour de France Femmes.

Niewiadoma-Phinney's victory marks a turning point in her long-awaited pursuit of success in the race, with her now holding a 15-second lead over second-place Dutch rider Demi Vollering and third-place Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini.