Marianne Vos Dominates Tour de France Femmes Stage 1 for Landmark 258th Win
Vannes,France – In a stunning display of cycling prowess,Dutch superstar Marianne Vos secured her 258th career victory by winning the inaugural stage of the Tour de France Femmes.The 78.8km route,commencing in Vannes and culminating in a challenging climb on the Cote de Cadoudal in Plumelec,saw Vos surge past teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in the closing meters to claim the coveted yellow jersey.
Vos, a veteran of the sport, outpaced Mauritian rider Kim Le Court-Pienaar in the final sprint, with French cyclist Ferrand-Prevot finishing a close third. The 38-year-old expressed profound emotion upon donning the leader’s jersey, calling the moment “really special” and emphasizing the unparalleled significance of winning the opening day of the Tour de France.
Defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma Phinney finished the stage in fourth place. The race saw an early setback for Swiss contender Marlen Reusser, who was considered a strong challenger following her second-place finishes at the Giro d’Italia
