Tour de France Femmes 2026: Niewiadoma seizes lead on Mont Ventoux
Katarzyna 'Kasia' Niewiadoma-Phinney blazed past her two rivals, Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering, to win Stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes 2026, by attacking the Mont Ventoux with her skills as a strong climber.
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.
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