Wiebes outsprints Le Court and Vollering to win Tour de France Femmes opening stage
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Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday, claiming the race's first yellow jersey. She secured the victory in a sprint finish by climbing to the top of the Côte Saint-François and displaying a turn of speed that outpaced her competitors.
Wiebes finished ahead of Mauritian rider Kim Le Court and European champion Demi Vollering, who won the race in 2023. This victory marks the sixth career stage win for Wiebes in the competition.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Emphasizes Wiebes's speed, sixth career win, and beating 2023 champion Vollering.
France 24 (FR)Focuses on the historic first yellow jersey and the podium runner-ups.
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