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.

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Giro d'Italia‘Take the right way!’ – Girmay’s dream almost unravels after going wrong way9 MINUTES AGO Girmay fended off Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix) in a thrilling sprint finish on Stage 10, with his Dutch rival eventually conceding before sitting up to salute the 21-year-old. Van der Poel is familiar with cork malfunctions, having taken one to his neck after winning the opening stage of the Giro.

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