Biniam Girmay

Eritrean cycling pioneer whose explosive sprint performances, Tour de France stage victories and exceptional talent have made him one of the most exciting riders in professional cycling and a national hero.

Biniam Girmay is an Eritrean cyclist who became the first Black African rider to win a Grand Tour stage when he won at the Giro d'Italia in 2022, a historic milestone for African cycling. His exceptional combination of sprinting ability and climbing proficiency — rare in a sprinter — have produced victories at major races and established him as one of cycling's most exciting and significant young talents.