'I could see my dad crying' – inside Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney's spectacular yellow jersey coup at the Tour de France Femmes
Canyon-Sram rider and her sports director reveal the plan that catapulted her into the race lead on Mont Ventoux
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, a former Tour champion, achieved a historic feat at the Tour de France Femmes by winning stage seven and taking the yellow jersey. Despite not having a history of stage wins, the Canyon-Sram rider meticulously planned her strategy to attack with 11km to go on Mont Ventoux. Her audacious plan paid off as she surged ahead, creating a 10-second lead and eventually a minute advantage over her competitors.
With the support of her team and her parents watching from the sidelines, Niewiadoma-Phinney secured her victory, becoming the youngest rider to claim the top spot in the women's race.
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