Niewiadoma storms Mont Ventoux to take Tour de France Femmes lead
Kasia Niewiadoma crushed her rivals on the Mont Ventoux climb to take the overall lead at the Tour de France Femmes, according to reports. Coverage described a commanding performance on the race's toughest ascent; the reports set out her stage win and the lead without detailing the time gaps to her closest general-classification rivals.
Why it matters
A dominant showing on a marquee climb reshapes the race, putting Niewiadoma in control of the general classification.
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Part of the August 8, 2026 brief.