Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen secured his third victory in the Tour de France, equalizing with Eritrean Biniam Girmay in stage wins. Philipsen won the 16th stage in a sprint in Nîmes, while Girmay fell near the finish, impacting his standings in the green jersey competition. Slovenian Tadej Pogacar maintains the yellow jersey lead with significant gaps over his competitors. Despite intense heat, the peloton took it easy in the flat stage, with Philipsen's Alpecin-Deceuninck teammates setting him up for success. The upcoming stages pose challenges in the Alps, with Philipsen aiming to secure the green jersey amidst tough competition and Girmay recovering from his crash.