Biniam Girmay secured his second victory in the Tour de France on stage eight, triumphing in a sprint finish in Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises. Girmay, the first black African to win a Tour stage, extended his lead in the green jersey competition. Tadej Pogacar maintained the yellow jersey with a 33-second lead over Remco Evenepoel in the general classification. Jonas Abrahamsen showcased a dominant performance as the king of the mountains before being caught towards the end of the race. The stage featured challenging wet conditions and a high-paced start, setting the stage for upcoming competitive stages around Troyes. Additionally, former world champion Mads Pedersen withdrew from the race due to a shoulder injury to focus on preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.