Women's Tour de France sees Squiban achieve a double victory
Tour de France Femmes 2025: Kim Le Court-Pienaar Maintains Yellow Jersey Lead Following Stage 8
In the ongoing nine-day race, Kimberley "Kim" Le Court-Pienaar continues to dominate the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. As the race moves into stage 8, Le Court-Pienaar is holding onto her yellow jersey, leading the overall classification.
The queen stage, the penultimate stage of the race, is looming, but for now, Le Court-Pienaar has a 26-second lead over Pauline Ferrand-Prevot. This advantage was established on the eve of the queen stage, following her victory in stage 8.
The 159.7km route from Bourg-en-Bresse to Chambery for stage 8 featured two ascents, culminating atop the Col de la Madeleine at 2000m. During this challenging stage, Le Court-Pienaar's rivals were left in her wake.
One such rider was Squiban, who broke away from the pack two kilometers from the summit of the Col du Granier. Initially, Squiban's breakaway was a joke, according to her own statement. However, contrary to the jest, Squiban's attack proved to be a formidable one, as she went on to win stage 8 in a similar fashion to her first stage win.
Ruth Edwards finished third in stage 8, while Cedrine Kerbaol took second place. Le Court-Pienaar's attack during the current stage was not specified, but her strategic moves have kept her at the front of the pack.
In the overall standings, Le Court-Pienaar has a 30-second margin over defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma. This narrow lead underscores the intense competition in the race, as Le Court-Pienaar fights to maintain her position atop the leaderboard.
As the race progresses, Le Court-Pienaar's determination and skill are on full display. With the queen stage approaching, the race is sure to heat up, but for now, Le Court-Pienaar remains the one to beat.
In the midst of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, sports enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on Kim Le Court-Pienaar's thrilling performance, as she dominates the race. Despite the looming queen stage, her 26-second lead over Pauline Ferrand-Prevot following stage 8 indicates a promising continuation of her lead in this high-stakes sports competition.
