Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in the media
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot soloed to her first victory in Paris-Roubaix on Saturday. In an impressive effort, she broke away from the peloton and bridged the gap to the front of the race. On the crucial cobbled sector of Carrefour de l'Arbre, she extended her lead, allowing her to arrive solo at the Velodrome in Roubaix. She managed to make an impression worldwide. Read here what was written about the French rider.
Franse media
In France, there has been widespread praise following Ferrand-Prévot’s victory. L'Équipe dedicated a front page to their French hero, with the headline: "Pauline is forever the first." But it wasn’t just the media taking notice, even French president Emmanuel Macron acknowledged her triumph in the Hell of the North.
The day after
After the weekend and the men’s race, people are still talking about Pauline’s performance. She is a guest on Eurosport France, where she is welcomed with applause by the host.
World news
This world-class performance also has not gone unnoticed around the rest of the world. The name Ferrand-Prévot is making headlines across the globe, with phrases like “Queen of the North” appearing in the media. Major outlets have turned their attention to the 33-year-old serial winner. In the English press, her achievement is hailed as impressive, especially considering the illness she battled in the lead-up to the race. In Italy, Pauline is being called the most versatile champion in the women’s peloton.
Raceday video
This unforgettable day has, of course, been captured in a Race Day video. Follow the team behind the scenes — before, during, and after the race!
