Biniam Girmay Makes History as First Black Cyclist to Win Tour de France
In a historic moment, Biniam Girmay has become the first black cyclist to win the Tour de France. The Eritrean sprinter dominated the green jersey competition after winning both the Turin and Colombey les Deux Eglises sprints, making history with his two victories.
Tour de France Finances
The first part of the Tour de France has come to a close, and the financial results are in. Intermarché-Wanty has collected the most revenue, with 43,880 euros, followed closely by UAE Team Emirates with 38,460 euros. DSM finished third, collecting 25,010 euros. Meanwhile, Movistar has taken the top spot in the income table, occupying sixth place with 23,480 euros after several strong performances.
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Struggles to Make an Impact
The Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team has struggled to make a significant impact in the first part of the Tour de France. With only 2,390 euros in revenue, the team hopes to bounce back in the remaining two weeks of the competition. Despite its disappointing performance, the team has arrived at the Tour with 25 wins this year and is looking to improve its position.
Total Revenue: 365,550 Euros
To date, the Tour de France has distributed a total of 365,550 euros between participating teams. With many stages still to come, the total revenue is expected to continue to grow as the competition reaches its climax.