this is won for being the best sprinter
acquiring the most points for all the sprints over the whole race.
The green jersey in given to the winner of the points (sprint) classification. Riders can gain points by finishing a stage or intermediate sprint in the first few places. The rider with the most points at the end of each stage is given the green jersey.
The green jersey goes to the best sprinter.
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Yellow, green, polka dot..?
There is no official purple jersey in the Tour de France. You might have seen a team jersey in that colour.
Erik Zabel won six green jerseys in a row: from 1996 to 2001.
There is no official rainbow jersey in le tour de france. If you've seen one, it was probably a team jersey with that design.
Eddie Merckx