Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay made history on Monday by becoming the first Black African to win a stage of the Tour de France . Girmay’s sprint victory in the third leg of the race also marked a milestone for the Intermarche-Wanty team, as their first Tour de France win. Here are some key details about Girmay’s historic win:
– Girmay’s winning stage: The third leg of the Tour de France was a mostly flat 144-mile ride from Piacenza to Turin, offering a chance for sprinters to shine.
– Girmay’s winning moment: Girmay edged out Colombian Fernando Gaviria and Belgian Arnaud de Lie in a close sprint finish .
– Historic significance: Girmay became the first Black African rider to achieve this feat, marking a breakthrough for African cyclists in the world of professional cycling .
– Previous achievements: Girmay had already made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage at the Giro d’Italia.
– Emotional reaction: Girmay was overcome with emotion, dedicating his victory to all Africans and expressing pride in being part of the big races now.
– Impact on the race: Girmay’s win was a significant moment, but Richard Carapaz of Ecuador also made history by becoming the first rider from his country to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
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