Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney claimed victory in stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes 2026, taking the yellow jersey after a strong performance on Mont Ventoux. The race began with a challenging route that included steep climbs and exposed sections, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Niewiadoma-Phinney moved into the lead after making a decisive push in the final kilometers of the stage. She extended her advantage all the way to the finish line, securing a 15-second lead over second-place rider Marlen Reusser. Reusser had been wearing the yellow jersey before this stage but could not keep up with Niewiadoma-Phinney’s effort.
Elisa Longo Borghini finished third in the stage, overtaking Reusser around the final corner, according to Yahoo News. The stage was not expected to be a sprint finish, as it featured mostly downhill roads leading into the finish in Nice.
Cédrine Kerbaol climbed up two positions in the general classification after a strong effort on the lower slopes. Her teammate Noemi Rüegg helped her with a powerful pull during the stage.
Dominika Włodarczyk dropped down to eighth place after being separated early in the race. She now sits 5 minutes and 13 seconds behind the race leader.
Isabella Holmgren also had a difficult day, losing two spots in the general classification. She is now 6 minutes and 9 seconds behind the yellow jersey holder.
The race continues with a final stage in Nice on Sunday, where a tight battle for the overall title is expected, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. Mavi Garcia of UAE Team ADQ was also mentioned as one of the riders involved in the stage, Yahoo Sports reported.
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The current general classification standings show Kasia Niewiadoma leading with a time of 24 hours, 7 minutes, and 34 seconds. Demi Vollering is second, just 15 seconds behind her. Marlen Reusser follows in third place with a gap of 39 seconds. Elisa Longo Borghini is fourth, 2 minutes and 59 seconds behind the leader. Antonia Niedermaier is in fifth place, 3 minutes and 21 seconds behind Niewiadoma-Phinney. Cédrine Kerbaol is sixth, 4 minutes and 1 second behind the race leader. Paula Blasi is seventh, 4 minutes and 32 seconds behind Niewiadoma-Phinney. Dominika Włodarczyk is eighth, 5 minutes and 13 seconds behind the leader. Isabella Holmgren is ninth, 6 minutes and 9 seconds behind the yellow jersey holder. Kim Le Court-Pienaar rounds out the top ten, 6 minutes and 17 seconds behind Niewiadoma-Phinney.
IMAGE: Kasia Niewiadoma, in the race leader’s green jersey, rides through Warwick with the peloton during stage 3 of the 2017 Women’s Tour.. Photo: Geof Sheppard / Wikimedia, taken 2017-06-09, CC BY-SA 4.0