What injured him on the podium after that Giro stage?

A prosecco cork hitting his eye

What was his first Tour stage win also a first for?

A Black African rider winning a Tour stage

How did Eritrea react to his success?

With huge celebrations in Asmara

Biniam Girmay Quiz: Eritrea's Tour de France Stage Winner

An Eritrean sprinter keeps breaking barriers for Black African riders in professional cycling, and this Biniam Girmay quiz follows his milestones. Play 10 interactive questions on Asmara, his 2021 under-23 world silver, Gent-Wevelgem in 2022, his Giro stage win and the prosecco cork, Intermarche, the 2024 Tour de France stages and the green jersey.

Start Biniam Girmay Quiz

🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Country
Which country does Biniam Girmay represent?
Classic
Which one-day classic did he win in 2022?
Giro
What history did he make at the 2022 Giro d'Italia?
Cork
What injured him on the podium after that Giro stage?
Team
Which Belgian team did he ride for during those wins?
U23
Which medal did he win at the 2021 under-23 world road race?
Tour
How many Tour de France stages did he win in 2024?
Green
Which jersey did he win at the 2024 Tour de France?
First
What was his first Tour stage win also a first for?
Home
How did Eritrea react to his success?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which country does Biniam Girmay represent?
Answer: Eritrea
He was born in Asmara in 2000.
Q2: Which one-day classic did he win in 2022?
Answer: Gent-Wevelgem
It was a first for a Black African rider.
Q3: What history did he make at the 2022 Giro d'Italia?
Answer: First Black African to win a Grand Tour stage
He beat Mathieu van der Poel in a sprint.
Q4: What injured him on the podium after that Giro stage?
Answer: A prosecco cork hitting his eye
He had to leave the race.
Q5: Which Belgian team did he ride for during those wins?
Answer: Intermarche-Wanty
It backed his sprint talent.
Q6: Which medal did he win at the 2021 under-23 world road race?
Answer: Silver
It was a breakthrough for Eritrea.
Q7: How many Tour de France stages did he win in 2024?
Answer: Three
All came in sprint finishes.
Q8: Which jersey did he win at the 2024 Tour de France?
Answer: The green points jersey
He was the first Black African to win it.
Q9: What was his first Tour stage win also a first for?
Answer: A Black African rider winning a Tour stage
It came in stage 3.
Q10: How did Eritrea react to his success?
Answer: With huge celebrations in Asmara
Cycling is very popular there.

Biniam Girmay Quiz – Eritrea's Tour de France Stage Winner

Biniam Girmay, born in Asmara, Eritrea, in 2000, grew up in one of Africa's most cycling-mad countries. He won silver at the 2021 under-23 world road race, announcing his talent.

In 2022, riding for Intermarche-Wanty, he won Gent-Wevelgem, the first Black African to win a cycling classic, and became the first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage at the Giro d'Italia. On the podium, a prosecco cork hit his eye and forced him out of the race.

At the 2024 Tour de France, he won three stages and the green points jersey, both firsts for a Black African rider. Huge crowds celebrated in Asmara.

What This Quiz Teaches

Cycling fans will enjoy these questions.

Where Girmay comes from
Which races he won
Which firsts he achieved
Which team supported him
How his country reacted

Did You Know?

Eritrea has a strong cycling tradition dating back decades.
He is a fast finisher in reduced sprints.
He rode the Tour de France in 2023 first.
The green jersey rewards consistent points.
He inspires many young African riders.