Ferrand-Prevot Wins Tour de France Femmes First Attempt

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot made history as the first Frenchwoman to win the Tour de France Femmes, securing an impressive overall victory in her first attempt. She dominated the final stage, a 124.1 km mountainous route from Praz-sur-Arly to Châtel, by launching a decisive attack in the last six kilometers, which solidified her lead and left her rivals trailing. Her performance included a solo breakaway on the penultimate stage that gave her a crucial overnight advantage, and she finished more than three minutes ahead of 2023 champion Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma. Ferrand-Prévot's victory adds to her remarkable career achievements, which include Olympic gold in mountain biking and successes in classic races like Paris-Roubaix. The race featured challenging climbs and intense competition, but Ferrand-Prévot's resilience and strategy earned her widespread acclaim and the prestigious yellow jersey. Her triumph marks a significant milestone for French cycling, being the first French win since Jeannie Longo in 1989.