Paul Daumont gains time in Tour du Faso

Burkinabè cyclist Paul Daumont finished second in the 3rd stage of the 37th Tour du Faso on November 1, 2026, between Koudougou and Boromo. This performance allowed him to reduce his deficit to the yellow jersey leader to 44 seconds, from 50 seconds previously. The national team now holds third place overall in the general classification.

The Banque Commerciale du Burkina (BCB) sponsored this stage, with marketing director Nadège Traoré stating the bank supports national sport. Boromo branch manager Faye Manse expressed pride in Daumont's performance and the bank's visibility, noting the BCB is a patriotic institution supporting national engagement.

The Tour du Faso continues with a circuit race in Bobo-Dioulasso on November 2, 2026. Despite a crash involving the yellow jersey holder, Tom Wijfje, in the final meters, Paul Daumont confirmed his position as the top Burkinabè rider and also secured the green jersey for points classification.

Why it mattersBurkinabè cyclists are competing for the yellow jersey and other distinctions in the Tour du Faso, a national sporting event.

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