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Tour de France Femmes: Unstoppable Queen of the Sprint Lorena Wiebes Completes a Double on Stage 2

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Lorena Wiebes won the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Geneva, securing her second consecutive victory.
  • The Dutch sprinter dominated a mass sprint finish, extending her lead in the general and points classifications.
  • Wiebes holds the record for most stage wins in the Tour de France Femmes since its return in 2022.

Lorena Wiebes cemented her dominance in the Tour de France Femmes by winning the second stage in Geneva, marking her second victory in as many days. The Dutch sprinter, considered the overwhelming favorite, showcased her sprinting prowess in a tightly contested mass finish, crossing the line ahead of Italy's Elisa Balsamo and compatriot Marianne Vos.

This win further extends Wiebes's lead in both the general classification and the points classification. However, she has stated she is not competing for the overall victory in Nice. With this latest triumph, Wiebes now holds seven stage wins in the Tour de France Femmes, setting a new record since the event's revival in 2022.

The 147-kilometer stage from Aigle to Geneva saw numerous attacks after a calm start. A key moment came on the Côte de Mont-sur-Rolle, where attacks reshaped the race dynamics. However, Wiebes's team, SD Worx-Protime, along with Visma Lease a Bike, worked to control the pace, ensuring a sprint finish. Riejanne Markus of Lidl-Trek made a late solo effort but was caught just 800 meters from the finish line, allowing Wiebes to claim her decisive victory.

The race now heads into more challenging terrain as it moves to France. Monday's stage is expected to favor general classification contenders, with sprinters likely to yield the spotlight after two days in Switzerland.

Who else but her?

— Le FigaroDescribing Lorena Wiebes's dominance.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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