Marlen Reusser, the reigning world time-trial champion, secured a significant victory during the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The 34-year-old Swiss cyclist completed the time trial course from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon, a performance that propelled her to the top of the general classification. This win marks the third career stage victory for Reusser at the Tour de France Femmes.

Following this stage, the overall standings have shifted. Reusser now holds a 14-second lead over pre-race favorite Demi Vollering. Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, the 2024 Tour winner, currently sits 1 minute and 9 seconds behind the new leader. Meanwhile, defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot experienced a difficult outing, finishing significantly behind the leaders. The Guardian reports that French media outlets described her performance as "catastrophic," leaving her trailing by over two minutes in the general classification.

While the race results are clear, the performance gap between the top contenders and the defending champion has become a focal point of the current standings. The race continues as the peloton moves toward the subsequent stages, with Reusser now tasked with defending the yellow jersey against a field of highly competitive riders.