Biniam Girmay grew up in Eritrea watching the Tour de France on TV each July with his father.
He idolized three-time world champion Peter Sagan but never dared to dream of matching the Slovakian cyclist’s exploits.
Then came Monday, when Girmay became the first Black African rider — actually the first Black cyclist from any continent — to win a Tour stage.
“I never dreamed to be part of (the) Tour de France,” Girmay said after wiping away some tears.