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Ferrand-Prévot Secures our de FFrance Femmes Victory With Final Stage Solo

Her late solo attack on the final Alpine stage cemented a commanding victory that ended France’s four-decade wait for a home champion.

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Mountain Bike - Women's Cross-country - Elancourt Hill, Elancourt, France - July 28, 2024. Pauline Ferrand Prevot of France celebrates winning gold. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Yellow leader jersey celebrates at finish line as stage and final overall winner winner during the 4th Tour de France Femmes 2025, Stage 9 a 124.1km stage from Praz-sur-Arly to Chatel Les Portes du Soleilon 1298m / #UCIWWT / August 03, 2025 in Chatel Les Portes du Soleil, France.

Overview

  • Ferrand-Prévot crossed the finish line in Châtel 3 minutes 42 seconds ahead of Demi Vollering to claim the overall title, with Katarzyna Niewiadoma third at 4 minutes 9 seconds back.
  • She captured the yellow jersey on Stage 8 by powering away on the 18.6 km climb of the Col de la Madeleine, building a decisive buffer before the final day.
  • The 33-year-old Olympic mountain bike champion added to her Paris-Roubaix triumph in April and her 15 world titles across multiple cycling disciplines to complete a standout season.
  • Riding for Team Visma–Lease a Bike in her first Tour de France Femmes, she delivered back-to-back solo stage wins on the final two Alpine days to secure the crown.
  • Demi Vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma extended their podium streak to four straight editions by finishing second and third overall.