NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney wins Mont Ventoux stage and takes overall lead in Women's Tour de France
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney secured victory in the seventh stage of the Women's Tour de France after an attack on Mont Ventoux. This win moves her into the overall lead of the race, displacing Marlen Reusser.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The race standings have shifted, with Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney now holding the overall lead in the Women's Tour de France following the seventh stage.
Key Facts
- Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won the seventh stage of the Women's Tour de France.
- The stage finish took place on Mont Ventoux.
- Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney overtook Marlen Reusser for the overall race lead.
- The change in leadership occurred on Friday.
Who's Mentioned
locationMont Ventoux“The site of the seventh stage climb.”personDemi Vollering“2023 champion and current second-place contender.”locationNice“Location of the stage eight finish.”locationMonaco“Location near the final stage climbs.”otherWomen's Tour de France“The cycling race event”personTaylor Phinney“Former men's Tour sprinter and husband of Niewiadoma-Phinney.”personTom Simpson“British cyclist who died on Mont Ventoux in 1967.”other172“Distance in kilometers for stage eight.”personMarlen Reusser“Former race leader and current third-place contender.”other39“Seconds behind the leader for Marlen Reusser.”personKatarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney“Winner of the seventh stage and current overall leader of the Women's Tour de Fr”personElisa Longo Borghini“Cyclist who placed ahead of Reusser in the seventh stage.”