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Haugset Makes History with Tour Stage Win

Norwegian Sigrid Haugset made Tour de France history by becoming the first Norwegian woman to win a stage and claim the yellow jersey after an impressive solo escape.

The 27-year-old WorldTour newcomer dominated the difficult Jura stage, breaking away early with Lotte Kopecky and maintaining her lead despite the extreme conditions. The stage featured over 2,500 meters of elevation gain and lasted more than four hours, testing the limits of both riders. fish-roadgame.online

Haugset's victory is particularly remarkable given her past injuries, including breaking her hip during Paris-Roubaix in 2025 yet still finishing the race. Her performance showcases the rapidly increasing difficulty and competitiveness of women's cycling, which is quickly approaching the level of the men's Tour de France.