Eritrea Binam Girmay HailuFrom the team of Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert, this Sunday made history Win the 84th edition of the classic Ghent-WevelgemHe raced more than 248.8 kilometers and became the first cyclist from a sub-Saharan African country to win a World Tour event.
Biniam Girmay, who was born 21 years ago in Asmara, was victorious afterwards. Crossing the French Christophe Laporte (Jumbo-Visma) in the last 250 meters of this classic cobblestone. He achieved the most important victory of his short sports career and made history for his country.
The Eritrean was part of the group of four escapees with 24 kilometers left. The quartet took the lead until the victory was disputed. A sprint with Biniam Girmay at his strongestLaporte and the Belgians defeating Dries van Gestel (TotalEnergies) and Jasper Stuyven (Trek-Segafredo).
The four were eight seconds ahead of the peloton led by Denmark’s Soren Kragh Andersen (DSM), Belgium’s Tim Merlier (Alpecin-Fenix), Denmark’s Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) and Spain’s Iván García Cortina (Movistar). .
“This is great, great. I can not wait for this. We changed the plan a few days ago, on Friday. We just came for a good result. This race is amazing. It’s incredible,” said Biniam Girmay, as soon as he won the test in statements published by cyclingnews.com.
My Binam Girmay He made history last year by winning the silver medal in the U-23 long-distance road race at the World Championships. It was discussed in Flanders in September.
Won the Alcúdia Cup of the Mallorca Cycling Competition this year. Won the first edition of the Grand Besançon Doubs Classic in France in 2021.
The Eritrean says the safest thing is not to object to that. Flandes Tower. “I’ve been here a long time, three months. I miss my wife and daughter, so I’m coming home,” he said.