Eritrea's Biniam Girmay 1st Black cyclist to win Tour de France stage
For years, Biniam Girmay idolized three-time world champion Peter Sagan but never dared to dream of matching the Slovakian cyclist's exploits. On Monday, Girmay became the first Black African rider and first Black cyclist from any continent to win a Tour stage.
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![Biniam Girmay made cycling history in Italy two years ago when he won a stage at the Giro d'Italia to become the first Black African to take a victory in a Grand Tour. African rider Biniam Girmay of the Intermarche-Wanty team celebrates on the podium holding his medal after winning Stage 3 of the Tour de France in Italy on July 1, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7251987.1719933489!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/girmay-biniam-240701-1180.jpg)
For years, Biniam Girmay idolized three-time world champion Peter Sagan but never dared to dream of matching the Slovakian cyclist's exploits. On Monday, Girmay became the first Black African rider and first Black cyclist from any continent to win a Tour stage.