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Biniam Girmay
Athlete
Biniam Girmay is an Eritrean cyclist known for being the first African rider to top the Tour de France's points classification.
Notable Quotes
"I am super happy and super motivated to start, to go for stage wins, and chase the green jersey."View Story →
"I've had enough preparation for this year's race, especially compared to previous years."View Story →
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