Overview

• Girmay's win came after a chaotic crash in the peloton near the finish line in Turin.
• He dedicated his victory to the entire continent of Africa, expressing pride and hope for future African cyclists.
• This achievement follows his historic win at the Giro d'Italia in 2022, where he became the first Black African to win a Grand Tour stage.
• Richard Carapaz of Ecuador took the yellow jersey, becoming the first rider from his country to lead the Tour.
• Mark Cavendish's attempt to break the record for most stage wins was delayed due to the crash.