"This means so much. This win is for all Africans" - Emotional Biniam Girmay writes Tour de France history with stage 3 win

After his history making wins at Gent Wevelgem and the Giro d'Italia in 2022, Biniam Girmay has continued to write his name into African cycling folklore with a stunning sprint win at the 2024 Tour de France on stage 3 in Torino.

In a messy and crash marred sprint, the likes of Jasper Philipsen and Mark Cavendish were notable by there absence. Not to take anything away from Girmay however, who powered to the win in a frantic finale, ahead of the likes of Arnaud De Lie, Fernando Gaviria, Mads Pedersen and Dylan Groenewegen among others.

"First of all I would like to say; Thanks God for everything! Thanks for giving me all the strength and support," reflects a visibly emotional Girmay in his post-stage interview. "Since I started cycling, the Tour de France was everything. I never dreamed I'd be part of the Tour de France but now, yeah I can't believe it. To win at the Tour de France in my second year, a big bunch sprint, it is just unbelievable."

One of the most well supported riders in the entirety of the peloton, Girmay's win is one sure to bring a smile to many faces. Given his immense support however, the 24-year-old Eritrean had a lot of people to thank. "I want to thank my family and my wife, all the Eritrean and African fans, we must be proud because now we are really part of the big races. We have had a lot of big victories and now, this is our time and our moment. I am super happy!"

"This means so much. This win is for all Africans I would say," concludes Girmay, as he once again starts to visibly tear up. "I am just so happy today."