Biniam Girmay's Historic Tour de France Stage Win

Biniam Girmay made history by becoming the first Black African cyclist to win a Tour de France stage, an achievement he dedicated to the entire African continent. The Eritrean cyclist's victory came during the third stage of the race, highlighting the challenges African riders face, including visa issues and the need for early exposure to European racing culture. Girmay's success follows his historic win at the 2022 Giro d'Italia, where he also became the first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage. His achievements are seen as a potential watershed moment for the predominantly white, Europe-centric sport of cycling. With Rwanda set to host the cycling road world championships next year, Girmay's victory has ignited hopes for more African representation in the sport.