Biniam Girmay, the Eritrean cyclist, made history by becoming the first Black African rider to claim victory in a Tour de France stage on Monday.
He crossed the finish line ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie, completing the stage in 5 hours 26 minutes 48 seconds.
Biniam Girmay has made history as the first Black African and Eritrean rider to win a Tour de France stage.
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The victory came on the third day and the longest stage of this year’s race, spanning 230.8 kilometers (approximately 143 miles) between Piacenza and Turin.
This achievement marks another milestone in Girmay’s illustrious career, following his victory at the Giro d’Italia two years ago.
That win made him the first Black African rider to secure a stage win in a Grand Tour, which comprises the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and Spanish Vuelta.
