Surprise Visit Inspires New Leader in Tour de France Femmes

Saturday, 8 August 2026, 8:42 am

Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won her first stage in the Tour de France Femmes.

In short:

Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney took the lead with a great climb.

Niewiadoma-Phinney had never won a stage before.

What's next?

Two stages are left, and tonight's stage is good for sprinters.

Niewiadoma-Phinney won the seventh stage and took the overall lead.

The 2024 champion was very happy and now leads by 15 seconds.

Niewiadoma-Phinney said she was tired but happy.

She saw her parents on the roadside and wanted to make them proud.

Reusser and Vollering could not follow Niewiadoma-Phinney.

It was Niewiadoma-Phinney's first Tour stage win.

She was very tired and had to be helped off her bike.

Niewiadoma-Phinney said she doesn't chase wins, but likes the feeling.

She rode up Mont Ventoux with friends before.

The feeling of reaching the top was amazing.

Vollering dropped Reusser in the last part of the climb.

Reusser lost time and finished fourth.

There were smaller climbs before the big one.

Vollering moved ahead, then Niewiadoma-Phinney attacked.

Niewiadoma-Phinney wanted to make it to the top alone.

The eighth stage is flat and good for sprinters.

The ninth stage has four sharp climbs.

Niewiadoma-Phinney beat Vollering two years ago.

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