Lorena Wiebes wins opening stage and claims first yellow jersey at Tour de France Femmes

Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes secured the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday after triumphing in the opening stage that concluded in Lausanne. The 23‑year‑old rider powered ahead in a tightly contested sprint, edging out Mauritian competitor Kim Le Court and European champion Demi Vollering to claim the stage win and the race lead.

Wiebes’ victory came after a fast‑paced finale in which the peloton remained largely together until the final kilometres, setting the stage for a classic mass‑sprint. By crossing the line first, she not only earned the stage’s prize but also inherited the overall leader’s jersey, positioning her as the early favorite in the multi‑day event. The result underscores her sprinting prowess and adds a new dynamic to the competition as the race moves to its next stage.