Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
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"They brought me back slowly but surely to the bunch, and I got back on top of the [second-to] last climb, which was a really big effort."
— Kimberley Le Court , Athlete
Key People
Cedrine Kerbaol is a French professional cyclist who finished second in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes.
Demi Vollering is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands who claims victory in cycling competitions.
Kimberley Le Court is a professional cyclist who won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes.
Marlen Reusser is a cyclist with the Movistar team competing in women's cycling races.
Puck Pieterse is a Dutch professional cyclist recognized for her climbing skills.
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Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
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