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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot announces retirement from Tour de France Femmes

Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has announced her retirement from the Tour de France Femmes due to health reasons.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the defending champion at the Tour de France Femmes, will not compete in the eighth stage. According to kicker, the decision is due to health reasons.

As reported by sportschau.de, Ferrand-Prévot retired shortly before the end of the competition. Her exit comes at a crucial stage in the race.

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