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Biniam Girmay’s amazing race
The first bicycle in Eritrea was imported by the Italian military – then an occupying power – in the late 1800s. The sport caught on quickly. At first, bike races were strictly segregated, and Eritreans were not allowed to compete with their colonial rulers. In 1939, Italian authorities organised a special race with both Italian and Eritrean riders – ostensibly to prove Italian superiority. It backfired: the race was run by Ghebremariam Ghebru in a victory that is still celebrated today.
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The first bicycle in Eritrea was imported by the Italian military – then an occupying power – in the late 1800s. The sport caught on quickly. At first, bike races were strictly segregated, and Eritreans were not allowed to compete with their colonial rulers. In 1939, Italian authorities organised a special race with both Italian and Eritrean riders – ostensibly to prove Italian superiority. It backfired: the race was run by Ghebremariam Ghebru in a victory that is still celebrated today.
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