Tour de France: Pogacar resists Vingegaard on Ventoux as Paret-Peintre claims stage 16
The 16th stage of the Tour de France saw Valentin Paret-Peintre, a French debutant, claim victory at the summit of Mont Ventoux. Paret-Peintre edged out Ben Healy in a close sprint finish, denying the Irish rider his second stage win of the Tour. The stage was marked by a strong performance from Tadej Pogacar, who successfully defended his lead against a "motivated" Jonas Vingegaard. Pogacar's ability to resist Vingegaard's attacks on the iconic climb was seen as a significant moment in the race for the yellow jersey. The French public celebrated Paret-Peintre's triumph, which was the first French victory on Mont Ventoux in 23 years. The stage's outcome provided a much-needed boost for the host nation's riders, who have been eager to shine on their home roads during the prestigious event.
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