Corked: History-making Girmay out of Giro after champagne problem - Sydney Morning Herald

The Eritrean became the first Black African to win a stage at a grand tour but was taken to a local hospital after popping a prosecco cork into his eye on the podium.

Girmay almost won the Giros opening stage this year, for which he would have also worn the famous pink jersey of the overall leader. But he was edged by Van der Poel one of the top riders in the spor… [+1318 chars]

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