In a nail-biting finish to stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes 2025, Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands emerged victorious, narrowly defeating compatriot Marianne Vos in a high-speed sprint. The stage, held in Angers, was marked by chaos after a crash in the final three kilometers split the peloton.

Stage Highlights

• Lorena Wiebes claimed her fourth Tour de France Femmes stage win, adding to her previous victories in 2022 and 2023.
• Marianne Vos finished second, reclaiming the yellow jersey from Kim le Court of Mauritius.
• Demi Vollering, the 2023 champion, was involved in the crash but managed to finish with the leading group, maintaining her position in the general classification.

General Classification Standings

After three stages, the top 10 is dominated by Dutch riders, with Marianne Vos leading the pack. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France and Katarzyna Niewiadoma of Poland are close behind, setting the stage for an exciting competition in the upcoming stages.

Stage 3 Results

1. Lorena Wiebes (Ned/SD Worx-Protime) - 3hr 41mins 47secs
2. Marianne Vos (Ned/Visma-Lease a Bike) - Same time
3. Ally Wollaston (NZ/FDJ-Suez)
4. Megan Jastrab (USA/Picnic-PostNL)
5. Liane Lipper (Ger/Movistar)

Looking Ahead

Stage 4 promises another thrilling ride, covering 130.7km between Saumur and Poitiers. With the competition heating up, all eyes will be on the leaders as they battle for supremacy in one of the most prestigious events in women's cycling.

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