Wiebes sprints to Tour de France Femmes stage one win
Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes takes the Tour de France Femmes opening stage and first yellow jersey.
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"I cannot believe it. Ferrand-Prevot [Pauline] went to the front and then Demi [Vollering] attacked so I knew I had to follow. It was a long sprint but I'm super-happy with it."
— Lorena Wiebes , Athlete
Key People
Demi Vollering is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands who claims victory in cycling competitions.
Kim le Court-Pienaar is a Mauritian cyclist competing in international events.
Lorena Wiebes is widely considered the fastest female sprinter in the peloton.
Oceane Mahe is a French cyclist known for winning mountain stages.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is a French cyclist and last year's champion in this event.
Pfeiffer Georgi is a three-time winner competing in the elite women's road race.
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Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes takes the Tour de France Femmes opening stage and first yellow jersey.
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