Biniam Girmay taken to hospital after popping champagne cork in his eye after historic Giro d’Italia victory
Biniam Girmay (Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert Materiaux) was taken to hospital after accidentally popping a champagne cork in his eye – just minutes after he had made history at the Giro d’Italia. The Eritrean had become the first Black African rider to win a Grand Tour stage before his celebrations went wrong.


