Sigrid Haugset, the Norwegian national champion, achieved a significant career milestone by winning stage three of the Tour de France Femmes in Poligny. Haugset executed a daring 90-kilometer solo breakaway, a move that caught the race favorites and the main peloton off guard. Her performance allowed her to claim the stage victory and move into the overall lead of the competition.

Following the race, Haugset described the physical toll of the effort, noting that she was too exhausted to celebrate upon crossing the finish line. She expressed disbelief at the outcome, characterizing the win as an "unreal" experience. The victory marks a major shift in the race standings, as Haugset successfully held off the peloton to secure the yellow jersey. While the race favorites were expected to control the stage, Haugset’s tactical decision to break away early proved decisive in shifting the momentum of the tour.