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Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes for second time
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Demi Vollering won the Women's Tour de France for the second time on Sunday, taking the final stage in Nice to finish 1 minute 18 seconds clear of Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney overall. The Dutchwoman attacked on the last climb of the 100 km stage and dropped her rival, who started the day just eight seconds behind.
Vollering, the 2023 champion, made amends for 2024 when she lost by four seconds to Niewiadoma-Phinney on the final day. She has now won all three Grand Tours, including two Spanish Vueltas and the Giro d'Italia.
The Indian Opinion
Some will call this a redemption story after Vollering's agonising four-second loss in 2024, but the 1:18 margin shows she was the strongest rider this year. The narrative of a thrilling final-day duel was short-lived once she attacked on Col d'Eze. The real test is whether any rider can close the gap next season, or if Vollering's dominance will make the race a procession.
Sources (2): sportstar.thehindu.com, sportstar.thehindu.com (2)
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