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Niewiadoma Claims Yellow Jersey After Dominating Mont Ventoux Stage

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kasia Niewiadoma of Poland won the queen stage of the Tour de France, climbing the Mont Ventoux.
  • She took the overall lead, securing the Yellow Jersey two days before the race concludes.
  • Demi Vollering finished second, while previous leader Marlen Reusser came in fourth.

Kasia Niewiadoma of Poland delivered a dominant performance to win the queen stage of the Tour de France, conquering the iconic Mont Ventoux. The victory propelled the 31-year-old into the overall lead, earning her the coveted Yellow Jersey with just two days remaining in the race.

Niewiadoma showcased her strength on the challenging 21-kilometer ascent, finishing a commanding 1 minute and 16 seconds ahead of her closest competitor, Demi Vollering. This decisive win marks a significant achievement for the Polish cyclist, who is the 2024 Tour de France winner.

The previous race leader, Marlen Reusser, crossed the finish line at the 1,900-meter summit in fourth place, trailing Niewiadoma by 1 minute and 46 seconds. Elisa Longo Borghini secured third place in the stage.

Niewiadoma's exceptional ride on the 'Provence giant' has positioned her as the rider to beat heading into the final stages of the prestigious cycling event.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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