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Yates Wins Tour de France Mountain Stage as Healy Takes Yellow Jersey

Breakaway triumph reshapes general classification

14 July 2025 · 23:45 UTC

Simon Yates claimed victory on the first mountainous stage of this year’s Tour de France, breaking clear in a decisive solo move, while Ben Healy took over the race leader’s yellow jersey.

The stage’s grueling climbs reshuffled the general classification, setting the scene for fierce battles in the days ahead.