Original version

BBC World Service News Internet

The Documentary

Documentaries

Factual

Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service

BBC World Service South Asia

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

BBC World Service East Asia

The Documentary: Biniam Girmay: Africa’s new cycling hero

Biniam Girmay: Africa’s new cycling hero

27/06/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - The Documentary, Biniam Girmay: Africa’s new cycling hero

Can Biniam Girmay be the first black African cyclist to win a stage of Tour de France?

Can Biniam Girmay be the first black African cyclist to win a stage of the Tour de France?

Biniam Girmay stands on the brink of history as the first black African rider to win a stage of cycling’s biggest race: the Tour de France.

After a hard upbringing as one of six children in the Eritrean capital Asmara, he has become one of the most talented riders from the continent in the sport’s history. 

We profile an extraordinary early life and examine the significance of what his achievements can mean for such an accessible sport, which, after more than 100 years, remains almost completely white European.

(Photo:  Biniam Girmay of Eritrea and team Intermarché-Circus-Wanty celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 86th Tour de Suisse 2023. Credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Documentary

Biniam Girmay: Africa’s new cycling hero

Genres

Brand

BBC World Service News Internet

About BBC World Service