Eritrean becomes first Black African to win Tour de France stage | DW News

an Eritrean cyclist has made history at this year's Tour de France. Biniam Girmay has become the first Black African to win a stage during the famous race.
Celebrating the moment, the 24-year-old rider dedicated his stage 3 victory to "the continent of Africa."
Later posting on social media... ''Let me open the door." A reference to his ambition to inspire more Africans to take up the sport.

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