For the first time since the creation of the trophy in 2012, a cyclist is crowned for the third time. Biniam Girmay was elected African Cyclist of the Year 2022, as in 2020 and 2021. The Eritrean notably distinguished himself by winning the Ghent-Wevelgem race. He also won the 10th stage of the Tour of Italy. In both cases, it was a great first for African cycling. ” As with the first two trophies, I feel immense pride. As I said, my victories at Ghent-Wevelgem and at the Giro were also those of the African continent. I still have trouble realizing, understanding what I achieved in 2022. This new trophy crowns my season said Biniam Girmay. This is the seventh time in eleven editions that the African Cyclist of the Year trophy has gone to an Eritrean rider (Natnael Berhane in 2012, Mekseb Debesay in 2014, Daniel Teklehaimanot in 2015, Tesfom Okubamariam in 2016 and therefore Biniam Girmay these three last years).
Eritrean Biniam Girmay elected African Cyclist of the Year 2022, third consecutive coronation
