"When I crossed the finish line, I really didn't believe it" - Liane Lippert in ecstasy after her first Tour de France Femmes victory
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Liane Lippert won her first stage in the Tour de France on Monday. The German champion turned out to be the fastest in uphill sprint of a thinned out group after a tough stage.
"There was a lot of stress today," Lippert continued. "I fell twice today, but fortunately without consequences. When it started to rain, I was actually quite happy. I immediately thought: I always do well in the rain."
"Still, I didn't think winning today was within my capabilities. My quality is on top with these kinds of arrivals, but then there is Kopecky. I focused on her wheel and got over it. When I crossed the finish line, I really didn't believe it."
The Tour de France is already a success for the Movistar rider, she concludes. "I couldn't wish for more. I have waited a very long time for this."
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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