In an exciting finish on Stage 10 of Tour de France 2025, Ben Healy took the win. His amazing performance over those three weeks landed him the ultimate reward, the yellow jersey! The 23-year-old cyclist from EF Education-EasyPost made a brilliant move and solo attack with 46 kilometers to go. He showed tremendous physical power and tactical acumen during the play. Healy’s impressive performance placed him atop the general classification and solidified his position as one of the most promising young talents in cycling.
Healy, who can hardly believe he reached this moment, said all that comes with wearing the yellow jersey is “beyond belief.” From fans to teammates, everyone could sense something special about the moment he was standing in front of reporters. He looked both dazed and exhilarated in his new-found role as the head of the race. He completed it in an astonishing 37 hours, 41 minutes, and 49 seconds. This shocking best time places him out in front of heavy hitters such as Tadej Pogačar, in 29 seconds back.
Thank you and congratulations on this wonderful victory Healy, what a huge win! He is now the fourth Irishman to wear the yellow jersey, joining cycling greats Stephen Roche, Sean Kelly and Shay Elliot. Onwards with Healy’s incredible story! He is even more proud to be wearing that white jersey, which signifies him as the best young rider in the general classification after 10 stages.
From the very start of the stage, Healy went for broke. Perhaps the most telling climb of his deliberation and strength came on the penultimate steep 6.4% gradient at Col de la Croix Saint-Robert. With just 13 kilometers to go, the French rider displayed phenomenal determination and clever race smarts. This gave him the chance to increase his advantage over pursuers like Sepp Kuss and Oscar Onley, who were reeling in Adam Yates.
Healy has shown impressive form, gaining an astonishing 16 points in the often ignored King of the Mountains (KOM) classification. This accomplishment is a testament to his adaptability and longevity as a rider. As he continues to build on this success, the cycling community eagerly anticipates how Healy will defend his lead in the stages to come.