Kim Le Court wins Tour of Britain as first African champion

Kim Le Court became the first African champion of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, concluding the race in Royal Leamington Spa on August 23, 2026. This victory comes after a challenging prior tour where she crashed out in 2025. Le Court's triumph followed a successful stage win at the Tour de France Femmes earlier this month, marking her first UCI Women’s WorldTour race victory. Alongside her, Lorena Wiebes secured a record 11th stage victory at the Tour of Britain, outpacing competitors in the final sprint. Le Court expressed satisfaction with her performance and hinted at possible future participation in the event despite her earlier statements about not returning.

• 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Kim Le Court claims Tour of Britain title as first ever African champion