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  "title": "'Go chase the dreams': Vollering wins second Tour de France Femmes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/go-chase-the-dreams-vollering-wins-second-tour-de-france-femmes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T20:31:54.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/demi-vollering-wins-tour-de-france-femmes/107014760"
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  "account": "Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering has clinched her second Tour de France Femmes title in 2026, marking a significant moment in her career. She secured the victory on Sunday's final stage, which concluded in Nice. This victory was her second win in the prestigious race, following her triumph in 2023. Vollering's journey to the top was not without challenges; she narrowly missed out on the 2024 title, only to surpass her competitor Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney in 2026. The 29-year-old Vollering expressed her emotions post-victory, shedding a few tears as she thanked hard work and support from her team. She emphasized the importance of chasing dreams and not letting anyone hold you back. Vollering's performance was marked by her impressive stage win, extending her lead over Niewiadoma-Phinney to 1 minute, 18 seconds. Her rivals, including Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and Niewiadoma-Phinney, finished the stage with varying degrees of success, with Niewiadoma-Phinney ultimately placing third overall. Despite the grueling demands of the race, Vollering's commitment and mental strength shone through, securing her position among the elite cyclists.",
  "summary": "Dutch rider Demi Vollering has won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, the second time she has won the famous tour.",
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        "title": "'I didn't forget what she did when I was on the ground two years ago' – Demi Vollering hits back at Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney at Tour de France Femmes",
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        "title": "Demi Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes",
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        "title": "Demi Vollering wins the Women’s Tour de France for the second time",
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        "title": "Demi Vollering wins Women's Tour de France for the second time",
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        "title": "'Go chase the dreams': Vollering wins second Tour de France Femmes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/go-chase-the-dreams-vollering-wins-second-tour-de-france-femmes-409943",
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        "title": "Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/demi-vollering-wins-tour-de-france-for-the-2nd-time",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:00:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Demi Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/demi-vollering-wins-tour-de-france-femmes-413437",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:24:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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