Cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prévot clinches victory in the 8th stage, claiming the iconic yellow jersey.
2025 Tour de France Femmes: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Secures Historic Victory
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has made history by winning the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, securing an impressive overall victory in her debut at the race. The French rider dominated the mountain stages, with a standout performance on stage 8 at the Col de la Madeleine that saw her solo to victory and claim the yellow jersey as the race leader.
Ferrand-Prévot finished the race more than three and a half minutes ahead of her closest rivals Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Her victory marked her first stage win at the Tour de France and was a testament to her incredible talent and determination.
Canadian riders also took part in the race, with Nadia Gontova, Sarah Van Dam, Kiara Lylyk, and Alison Jackson finishing in 22nd, 34th, 94th, and 119th places respectively. Magdeleine Vallières, another Canadian rider, finished 13th overall, 6:15 behind the winner.
Vallières expressed her satisfaction with her performance and improvement on long climbs, and she was also pleased about potentially impacting the overall ranking of Canadian riders. Canadian rider Sarah Gigante finished the race in 19th place, 1 minute and 45 seconds behind Ferrand-Prévot.
The final stage of the Tour de France Femmes will be a 124.1 km mountain stage starting in Praz-sur-Arly and finishing in Châtel on Sunday. If Ferrand-Prévot avoids any incidents, she seems set for a more comfortable win this year.
It is worth noting that the 2022 Tour de France Femmes results do not provide specific information about Ferrand-Prévot's results or standings in that edition. However, the available data highlights her major Tour de France Femmes success in 2025, marking her debut and a significant milestone in her career.
References: [1] Cyclingnews. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france-femmes-2025/stage-8/results/
[2] Cycling Weekly. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes stage eight. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/pauline-ferrand-prevot-wins-tour-de-france-femmes-stage-eight-2025-1037138
[3] VeloNews. (2025). Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes with dominant performance. [online] Available at: https://velonews.com/races/tour-de-france-femmes/pauline-ferrand-prevot-wins-tour-de-france-femmes-2025/
Sportswomen took center stage in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot demonstrated her impressive dominance, securing a significant victory in both her debut at the race and her career. A repeat of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes might be on the horizon for Ferrand-Prévot, showcasing her continued success in the realm of sports.
