Defending champion Pauline Ferrand‑Prévot withdraws from Women's Tour de France
France 241 min read100 words
French cyclist Pauline Ferrand‑Prévot, the defending champion of the Women’s Tour de France, withdrew from the race on the eve of the eighth and penultimate stage after reporting that she felt unwell. The decision was announced ahead of Saturday’s stage, removing the reigning title‑holder from the competition with one day remaining.
Ferrand‑Prévot, who captured the Olympic gold medal in mountain biking at the 2024 Paris Games, won the Women’s Tour de France on her debut last year. Her exit leaves the race without its 2023 champion and may alter the tactical landscape as the remaining riders contest the final stage.
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