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Tour de France Femmes 2023: Liane Lippert Wins Stage Two in Sprint, Lotte Kopecky Keeps Overall Lead

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Tour de France Femmes 2023

Liane Lippert of Germany displayed an impressive sprint, securing victory on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The 152km hilly route from Clermont-Ferrand to Mauriac, marked by wet conditions, saw Belgian rider Lotte Kopecky, who had triumphed in stage one, make a strong attempt at the finish line.

Despite Kopecky’s valiant effort, it was Lippert, aged 25, who surged ahead, clinching the stage win. Silvia Persico secured the third spot on the podium. An exhilarated Lippert expressed her joy and pride in the achievement.

During the race, Lippert encountered some challenges with two crashes, one occurring in the neutral zone and another on the climb. Despite this, her team’s excellent performance and composure in the rainy conditions helped her regain her position.

Notably, Lippert has a preference for racing in the rain and was content when it began to pour. The overall leader of the race, Lotte Kopecky, managed to retain her position, holding a 49-second lead over the runner-up, Lippert.

The upcoming third stage covers a 147.2km route from Collonges-la-Rouge to Montignac-Lascaut in Dordogne, with the eight-stage race concluding on Sunday.

Stage Two Results:

  1. Liane Lippert (Ger/Movistar) – 4hrs 13mins 43secs
  2. Lotte Kopecky (Bel/SD Worx) – Same time
  3. Silvia Persico (Ita/UAE Team ADQ)
  4. Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (SA/AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step)
  5. Christina Schweinberger (Aut/Fenix-Deceuninck)
  6. Cecilie Ludwig (Den/FDJ-Suez)
  7. Demi Vollering (Ned/SD Worx) – Same time
  8. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol/Canyon SRAM Racing)
  9. Annemiek van Vleuten (Ned/Movistar)
  10. Tamara Dronova (Rus/Israel Premier Tech Roland)

General Classification:

  1. Lotte Kopecky (Bel/SD Worx) – 7hrs 17mins 36secs
  2. Liane Lippert (Ger/Movistar) – +49secs
  3. Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (SA/AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step) – +59secs
  4. Demi Vollering (Ned/SD Worx) – Same time
  5. Cecilie Ludwig (Den/FDJ-Suez)
  6. Tamara Dronova (Rus/Israel Premier Tech Roland)
  7. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita/Lidl-Trek)
  8. Annemiek van Vleuten (Ned/Movistar)
  9. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Pol/Canyon SRAM Racing)
  10. Ane Santesteban (Spa/Jayco-AlUla)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Tour de France Femmes 2023

What was the result of stage two in the Tour de France Femmes 2023?

Liane Lippert won the sprint and claimed victory on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2023.

Who retained the overall lead after stage two?

Lotte Kopecky from Belgium retained the overall lead of the race after stage two.

How long was the route of stage two?

Stage two covered a wet, 152km hilly route from Clermont-Ferrand to Mauriac.

Did Liane Lippert face any challenges during the race?

Yes, Liane Lippert encountered two crashes – one in the neutral zone and another on the climb.

What was the time difference between Lotte Kopecky and Liane Lippert in the general classification?

Lotte Kopecky held a 49-second advantage over Liane Lippert in the general classification.

What is the length of the upcoming third stage?

The third stage is a 147.2km route from Collonges-la-Rouge to Montignac-Lascaut in Dordogne.

Who else secured top positions in stage two?

Silvia Persico finished third, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio fourth, and Christina Schweinberger fifth in stage two.

When will the Tour de France Femmes 2023 conclude?

The eight-stage race will finish on Sunday.

More about Tour de France Femmes 2023

  • Tour de France Femmes 2023 Official Website: Link
  • Stage Two Results: Link
  • General Classification: Link
  • Liane Lippert’s Team Movistar Profile: Link
  • Lotte Kopecky’s Team SD Worx Profile: Link

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