Ben Healy Claims Yellow Jersey After Dramatic 10th Stage of Tour de France 2025
Ben Healy seizes the yellow jersey as leader of the Tour de France after winning the 10th stage, a historic first for Ireland.
Key Points
- • Ben Healy takes the yellow jersey, becoming the first Irishman to do so in 38 years.
- • Simon Yates wins the 10th stage, marking his third career stage victory.
- • Tadej Pogacar remains 29 seconds behind Healy in the general classification.
- • Lenny Martinez secures the polka dot jersey for the best climber.
In a thrilling development at the 2025 Tour de France, Ben Healy has secured the coveted yellow jersey after the conclusion of the 10th stage on July 14. Healy’s ascent marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Irish rider to hold the yellow jersey in 38 years, positioning himself as the overall leader of the race with a 29-second advantage over two-time champion Tadej Pogacar.
The stage, which spanned 165.3 kilometers from Ennezat to Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, culminated in a sweeping victory for Simon Yates of the Visma-lease a bike team. Yates, who showcased his strength in the final kilometers, clinched his third career stage win in the Tour after last winning in 2019. He crossed the finish line ahead of Thymen Arensman and Healy, who finished third but still managed to take the lead in the general classification.
While Healy's performance was commendable, Pogacar remained consistent despite various attacks from competitors, maintaining his place within the top ranks. Remco Evenepoel also made a move, rising to third place overall, now 1 minute and 29 seconds behind Healy, while Jonas Vingegaard follows closely in fourth.
Adding to the excitement of the day, Lenny Martinez of Bahrain Victorious secured the polka dot jersey, awarded to the best climber, thanks to his impressive strategy throughout the stage. Martinez accumulated 20 points in the mountain classification after leading in four of the climbs. He expressed his delight with his achievement, emphasizing that although he aspired for stage victory, he was thrilled to earn the points and wear the awarded jersey, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who held the same honor 47 years ago.
As the race continues, the dynamics at the top of the standings reflect a fiercely competitive Tour de France, with contenders showing both strength and strategy as they prepare for the next stages ahead.