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Norwegian goes solo to take stage and yellow jersey
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Tour de France Femmes moved into the hills for the first time on stage three.
(EPA PHOTO) Credit: AAPSigrid Haugset has sped to a solo victory to become the first Norwegian to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes, and took the overall lead from Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes.
"I never thought it was possible ... it's unreal," said Haugset, who also became the first Norwegian to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France Femmes.
"I thought (Kopecky) would catch me.
Kopecky pursued her shortly after the halfway mark in the 156.5km ride, but the Norwegian stayed ahead as the race crossed into France.