Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser finished 14th overall in the Tour de France Femmes on August 9, 2026, after a heavy crash during the final stage in Nice. Reusser, who had held the yellow jersey for three days and entered the ninth stage in third place, lost her podium position following the fall.
The fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes concluded on August 9, 2026, with a 99.2 km stage from Nice to Nice. While Dutch rider Demi Vollering of FDJ-SUEZ secured the overall victory, the final day was marked by the collapse of Marlen Reusser’s podium ambitions during a descent above Nice.
Crash at Col d’Eze ends podium hopes
Reusser entered the ninth and final stage in third place in the general classification. The crash proved catastrophic for her final standing, causing her to tumble from third place to a 14th-place finish overall.
The emotional toll of the accident was visible at the finish line. 20 minutes reported that Reusser was inconsolable and in tears following the conclusion of the stage, reflecting the loss of a podium spot she had spent the race defending.
Movistar’s mixed results in Nice
Despite the personal heartbreak for Reusser, her team, Movistar, found points of success during the event. Cyclingnews noted that the team took positives from the race, including a stage win and the period where Reusser wore the yellow jersey.
Reusser’s trajectory in the race had been one of early dominance and resilience.
Final standings and the victory of Demi Vollering
The final stage of the Tour de France Femmes saw Demi Vollering cross the line to claim the overall title. The race concluded in Nice, where the 99.2 km loop tested the riders’ endurance and technical skill on the descents.
While Vollering celebrated the victory, the narrative of the final day remained tied to the dramatic shift in the general classification caused by Reusser’s fall.
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