Girmay becomes first black African to win Tour de France stage as Cavendish misses out – reaction

Eritrean Biniam Girmay (Intermarché–Wanty) made history on stage three of the 111th Tour de France, becoming the first black African to win a stage of cycling’s biggest race, as a huge crash with just over 2km to go cost Mark Cavendish any chance of claiming a record 35th Tour win. ]]>