Haugset Makes History at Tour de France

Haugset, a 27-year-old WorldTour debutant, broke away from the peloton at the Savine climb and maintained her lead despite challenges from Belgian rider Lotte Kopecky. The stage, lasting over four hours with 2,500 meters of elevation gain, proved particularly grueling in the inhospitable Jura region. catcross.org

The Norwegian rider's victory makes her the first Norwegian to win a Tour de France stage and the first to wear the yellow jersey. Haugset, who previously broke her hip during Paris-Roubaix in 2025 but finished the race, demonstrated her resilience by refusing to yield despite Kopecky closing within seconds of her lead.