Among active riders, Chris Froome holds the record for most days spent in the yellow at 59, with 2024 champion Tadej Pogačar at 40, rival Jonas Vingegaard at 27, Julian Alaphilippe at 18 and ...

The 2024 Tour de France podium with Tadej Pogačar (in yellow), Biniam Girmay (in green), Richard Carapaz (in the polka dots), and Remco Evenepoel (in white)© Getty Images ...

To wear it, even for one day, is considered a great honor. Green Jersey (Points Leader) Introduced in 1953 for the Tour de France's 50th anniversary, the green jersey is awarded to the best sprinter.