After winning stage three of the Tour de France this year, Biniam Girmay rejoices. After winning stage three of the Tour de France this year, Biniam Girmay rejoices. Reuters/Tim De Waele This year’s Tour de France saw Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay make history, and he hopes to utilize his accomplishment to encourage others to pursue similar careers. The 24-year-old made history earlier this month when he became the first Black African cyclist to win a stage in the Tour de France. Since then, the elite sprinter has won two more stages, and there may be more to store for him. The Intermarche-Wanty rider, who made history in the Giro d’Italia by being the first Black African to win a stage, now aspires for other Black riders to succeed in the sport. “It truly is
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