Célia Gery receives death threats following Niewiadoma's criticism

Célia Gery, a cyclist from the team FDJ United-SUEZ and teammate of Demi Vollering, has received death threats via social media following the penultimate stage of the Tour de France Femmes. This followed a verbal conflict with Polish competitor Kasia Niewiadoma, who accused Gery of hindering her during the race.

Niewiadoma, who lost her yellow jersey in the stage, expressed her dissatisfaction with a maneuver by Gery, claiming that it was responsible for her losing her position. The situation has led to significant public uproar, with Niewiadoma reiterating her stance despite the controversy.

Gery faced online death threats following the accusations, prompting expressions of support from her team and teammate Demi Vollering. Vollering spoke out against the threats, calling it disturbing that Gery was treated this way. 'She wouldn't hurt a fly,' Vollering stated.

According to various sources, it appears that Niewiadoma has also shown some remorse, as she has since apologized to Gery's team director. This seems to have prevented further escalation of the situation.

The events surrounding Gery and Niewiadoma keep the atmosphere in the peloton and among fans tense. The incident has not only consequences for the involved athletes but also raises broader questions about safety and respect within cycling.

The situation remains in the public and media spotlight, with reactions from various stakeholders in the sport. Support for Gery continues to grow, while Niewiadoma's responses are continually being monitored by the press.