# Haugset surprises with Tour de France stage win after long breakaway

Norwegian rider Haugset claimed a shock victory in a Tour de France stage after spending much of the race in a large breakaway. The unexpected win underscores the unpredictable nature of the race and marks a career highlight for the rider.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c78gzdv8x7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:25:22 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/04/marlen-reusser-demi-vollering-tour-de-france-femmes-stage-four-cycling) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:11:53 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/cp87zgl332qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:52:56 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/06/tour-de-france-femmes-reusser-stayys-ahead-as-le-court-savours-stage-win) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:50:48 GMT