On the winner's podium in the centre of the Champs-Elysees, an emotional Froome spoke about the significance of the yellow jersey he stood there wearing.
"Of course I want to start off by thanking my team-mates. Without you guys I would not be standing up here. Richie, Wout, Ian, G, Pete, Luke, Nico and Leo - my upmost respect and gratitude. This is your yellow jersey as much as it is mine,” he said.
"Thank you to all the support staff of Team Sky. Your endless dedication and commitment is what has got us through the tough moments of this year's Tour de France. And a special mention to my coach, Tim Kerrison, and team manager Dave Brailsford.
Chris Froome and Team Sky's other riders celebrate their third Tour victory in four years (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
“Thank you to my wife Michelle - your love and support are my strength and motivation. I can't wait for this next chapter of our lives to begin together with a baby boy.
"The maillot jaune is special, very special. I understand its history, good and bad. I will always respect it. Never dishonour it, and I will always be proud to have won it. Thank you very much."
Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford put the victory into some perspective. This was the British outfit’s third success over the past four years.
"I think tactically and from a team perspective it's the best Tour we've ridden,” he said.
“The guys didn't put a foot wrong and then of course Chris finished it off. So it's very satisfying from that point of view.
"I've been doing this for 15, 16 years now and we've won a lot of Olympic medals. We've used that same methodology to come to Sky and create Team Sky, and the same methodology has worked again."
Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
Stage 21 report
Dogged Froome wraps up his second Tour title
