The 37th edition of the Tour du Faso concluded on November 8, 2026, with Burkinabè cyclist Paul Daumont emerging as the overall winner. The final stage of the competition, which covered a distance of 111.4 km from Dapelogo to Ouagadougou, saw Daumont finish within the peloton, securing his position at the top of the leaderboard. This victory marks Daumont's second consecutive win in the Tour du Faso, following his triumph in 2025.
The Tour du Faso 2026 featured 80 cyclists from 12 countries, including 3 teams from Burkina Faso, and covered a total distance of 1,402.4 km across 10 stages and 8 regions of the country. The competition, which was held under the watchful eye of President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, saw an impressive display of endurance and skill from the participating cyclists. Algerian cyclist Azzedine Lagab won the final stage, taking the sprint victory in Ouagadougou.
Paul Daumont's victory was a testament to the effective strategy employed by the Burkinabè team, which focused on controlling the pace, conserving energy, and striking at the right moment. Daumont's closest rivals, Youssef Bdadou of Morocco and Gustav Basson of South Africa, finished second and third, respectively, with the Burkinabè cyclist edging them out by 25 and 26 seconds. This win cements Daumont's place in the history of Burkinabè cycling.
The Tour du Faso 2026 also saw significant achievements from other cyclists. Youssef Bdadou of Morocco won the green jersey for the points classification, while Soumaïla Ilboudo of Burkina Faso took home the white jersey as the best young rider. The competition was marked by a significant increase in prize money, which was tripled this year to 57,255,000 FCFA, with the overall winner receiving 4,800,000 FCFA.
The 2026 edition of the Tour du Faso was a significant event, not only for the sporting world but also for Burkina Faso. The competition coincided with the SIAO 2026 and the celebration of the 66th anniversary of the country's armed forces, providing a platform for the country to showcase its international appeal. The event was a resounding success, with 61 cyclists completing the grueling course out of the initial 80 participants.
Algeria dominated the stage wins, with 6 victories, but Burkina Faso's Paul Daumont took the overall win, highlighting the strength and resilience of the host country's cycling team. The Tour du Faso has now returned to the UCI calendar after a two-year absence, re-establishing its position as a premier cycling competition in Africa.
The event concluded on a high note, with Paul Daumont's victory sparking celebrations across Burkina Faso. The competition demonstrated the country's ability to host world-class events, and the increased prize money was seen as a boost to the sport. As the cycling community looks forward to future editions, Daumont's back-to-back wins will undoubtedly serve as a benchmark for excellence.
Key points
- Paul Daumont of Burkina Faso won the 2026 Tour du Faso, his second consecutive victory in the competition.
