Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.
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"I'm blown away with what just happened."
— Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney , Athlete
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Demi Vollering is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands who claims victory in cycling competitions.
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney is a Polish professional cyclist known for her performances in women's cycling races.
Marlen Reusser is a cyclist with the Movistar team competing in women's cycling races.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is a French cyclist and last year's champion in this event.
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Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.
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