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Kim Le Court becomes first African winner of Tour of Britain

Mauritian rider Kim Le Court has won the Lloyds Tour of Britain, becoming the first African champion in the event's history. Her victory comes a year after she crashed out of the 2025 tour.

  • Kim Le Court is the first African winner of the Lloyds Tour of Britain.
  • Le Court secured her first-ever UCI Women’s WorldTour race victory.
  • Lorena Wiebes achieved her 11th stage victory at the tour, setting a new record for stage wins.

Mauritian rider Kim Le Court has claimed the Lloyds Tour of Britain title, making her the first African winner of the event. The AG Insurance-Soudal rider crossed the finish line in Royal Leamington Spa, securing her first-ever UCI Women’s WorldTour race victory.

Le Court's triumph follows her crash out of the 2025 tour, an experience that led her to vow never to return. She also won stage six at the Tour de France Femmes earlier in August.

Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx-Protime won the final stage in Royal Leamington Spa, marking her 11th stage victory at the tour. This achievement sets a new record for the most stage wins for either men or women at the Lloyds Tour of Britain.

Other jersey winners included Scot Lauren Dickson of FDJ United-Suez, who won the blue Queen of the Mountains jersey, and Belgian Fleur Moors, who secured the Young Rider jersey.

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