Women's Tour de France Consecration Day: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Shines Brightly
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot Wins Historic Queen Stage of Tour de France Feminin
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot made history on the penultimate day of the 2025 Tour de France Feminin, triumphing in the queen stage at the grueling Col de la Madeleine and securing the yellow jersey.
The French cyclist took off at the ascent of the Col de la Madeleine, a 18.6 km climb with an average slope of over 8%. Ferrand-Prevot's powerful performance, averaging 5.04 watts/kg over nearly 65 minutes, was one of the strongest in women's cycling history.
Ferrand-Prevot dropped her competitors one by one during the climb, finishing 20 seconds ahead of Demi Vollering who was second overall. This victory marked a significant shift in women's cycling dynamics, favouring lightweight climbers with sustained high power output.
The victory was a testament to Ferrand-Prevot's versatility across cycling disciplines. Before her success in the Tour de France Feminin, she had already made a name for herself in the Olympic cross-country mountain bike event, winning the gold medal at the Paris Games in 2024. She had also claimed victory in Paris-Roubaix, a prestigious road race.
Ferrand-Prevot's triumph on the queen stage of the Tour de France Feminin was hailed as a "legendary stage" by commentators on France 2. Her father confessed that he felt more moved than at the Olympics, expressing his pride in his daughter's achievement.
With this win, Ferrand-Prevot became the champion of the 2025 Tour de France Feminin's queen stage and the current leader in the general classification. Her goal is to win the Tour de France before 2028, which could make her the first Frenchwoman to do so in 36 years, since Jeannie Longo.
Ferrand-Prevot's roadside supporters included anonymous fans and her family, who cheered her on throughout the race. Her performance on the queen stage of the Tour de France Feminin was nothing short of inspiring, and she was described as "on fire" and "unstoppable" by commentators.
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The triumphant victory of Pauline Ferrand-Prevot on the queen stage of the Tour de France Feminin reaffirms her dominance in sports, showcasing her exceptional skills in cycling. Her powerful performance at the Col de la Madeleine is a testament to her impressive athleticism in sports, making her a force to be reckoned with in the world of women's cycling.
