Kim Le Court Wins Tour de France Femmes Stage 5, Claims Yellow Jersey

Kim Le Court Pienaar made history as the first African rider to win a stage at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes by claiming victory on stage five, a hilly 165.8km route from Chasseneuil-du-Poitou to Guéret. Her win came from a tactical sprint finish after being part of a decisive seven-rider breakaway that included several general classification (GC) favorites, allowing her to take the yellow jersey from Marianne Vos, who dropped to sixth overall after being distanced on the final climb. Le Court credited her teammate Sarah Gigante for support on the final descent, which helped maintain their advantage against the chasing group. The top contenders remain tightly packed in the GC standings, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Demi Vollering close behind. The race now moves into its first mountain stage, promising further battles among the GC favorites on a 123.7km route featuring multiple categorized climbs, including the Category 1 Col du Béal. This stage five victory not only marks a significant personal achievement for Le Court but also highlights the increasing competitiveness and diversity in women's professional cycling.