Biniam Girmaythe king of regularity in recent Tour de Francehas extended its contract to Intermarché-Wanty until 2028, as announced this Monday by the Belgian team.
The 24-year-old Eritrean became the first black African cyclist this year to win a stage of the French round and, in fact, finally scored three to become the best sprinter in the best event in the world, winning is completely Tadej Pogacar.
“Interarché-Wanty is like a family for me, the perfect team to achieve my goals. The expansion of this venture in two years is obvious,” said Girmay.
The Eritrean in this Tour confirmed his entry into the elite group of talented sprinters after making some interesting displays, such as his victories in 2022 Giro d’Italia or classically Ghent-Wevelgem of this season.
His 2023 season has been more cautious, with only two stage wins in Back to Switzerland and the Return to the Valencian Community. “At all times, the team supported me and trusted me, even in the most difficult moments,” girmay stressed.
The Eritrean runner will be looking to continue his amazing summer at the road test of Olympic Games in Pariswhere on August 3 he will be the only representative of his country.
“I am convinced that we can still achieve great things together and I am already looking to the next goals, starting with the Olympic Games,” Biniam concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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