Biniam Girmay’s recent successes have shown that African cycling is on the up, ready at last to follow athletics and football into the big time. But why has it taken so long, and what’s needed to take it all the way? Biniam Girmay’s win at the 2022 Gent-Wevelgem achieved one of those sublime reactions in […]
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The UK has denied entry to four out of seven members of Eritrea’s national team, including Biniam Girmay, for the UCI World Championships in Glasgow. The elite men’s road race at the UCI World Championships will take place without one of the top contenders for the rainbow jersey, with Biniam Girmay injured and unable to […]
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As the 2023 Tour de France commences, all eyes will be on Girmay as he pedals his way to new milestones. His journey embodies the spirit of Eritrea, a little, but powerful nation in the Horn of Africa that has defied expectations and surpassed limitations. Tour de France 2023 is set to captivate the world […]
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For his debut in the Tour de France, Biniam Girmay will lead the team in the sprint stages. Rising star Biniam Girmay will lead the Belgian cycling team Intermarche-Wanty at the Tour de France targeting stage wins and a top 10 overall finish. Girmay became the first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage on […]
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The Eritrean sees off Wout Van Aert and Arnaud Démare as he sends a clear message to Tour de France rivals. Biniam Girmay has thrown down the gauntlet ahead of his first Tour de France, sprinting to victory on stage two of the Tour de Suisse, ahead of Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) and Wout Van Aert […]
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Biniam Girmay won his first race of 2023 and gave Intermarché-Circus-Wanty their fourth victory in a week on the opening stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Altea. BY ALASDAIR FOTHERINGHAM | CYCLING NEWS Every time Biniam Girmay looked up as he sprinted for victory in the long finishing straight of stage 1 […]
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This is the 7th time in 11 editions that an Eritrean rider has won this title. BY VELO101 Eritrean Biniam Girmay is the winner of the 11th African Cyclist Trophy for the third consecutive year. He is the first to achieve this incredible hat-trick. Biniam Girmay owes this distinction to his successes in Ghent-Wevelgem and […]
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“I’m ready for the World Championships” – Biniam Girmay BY TRISTAN REES | WORLD IN SPORT The Elite Men’s Road Race will take place this Sunday as part of the 2022 UCI World Championships in Wollongong, Australia. The list of the favorite contenders for the World Elite Men’s Road Race has been narrowed down to […]
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