FRANCE 24 speaks to Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay, who has just made history at the Tour de France after becoming the first Black African to win a stage as well as the green jersey for best sprinter. The 24-year-old rider, who will be competing in the road race at the Games, talks about how he hopes his success will spark change in the world of cycling. Also in this edition of Destination Paris, we follow Colombian race walker Eider Arévalo during his challenging journey to Paris 2024. The athlete has to overcome several injuries to clinch his spot at the Olympics.
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