Tour de France - After falling: Sprinter Girmay can continue the tour
Professionals Biniam Girmay can continue the 111th Tour de France after his fall and defend his current first place in the Sprint classification. The leader of the best sprinters in the rankings, who has three stage wins in the Green Jersey, did not sustain any fractures, as his team announced. However, the Eritrean suffered bruises on the shoulder, elbow, and knee. On Wednesday, Georg Zimmermann, teammate of Augsburg's Girmay, will be ready for the next stage.
The 24-year-old crashed approximately 1.5 kilometers before the finish line on the 16th stage. Jasper Philipsen, Girmay's biggest competitor in the Sprint classification, won the day's stage in Nimes, moving closer in the Sprint classification. With the last opportunity for sprinters to win a stage, Girmay leads with 32 points ahead of the Belgian. There are still four sprint classifications until the last stage on Sunday in Nice.
- Biniam Girmay's courageous return to the Tour de France, despite the fall in France, showcases the resilience of international cycling professionals.
- The historic city of Nimes, France, witnessed a thrilling race between Biniam Girmay and his closest rival, Jasper Philipsen, during the Tour de France.
- With the Tour de France continuing its international journey, Nimes prepares to host professional cyclists, including the Eritrean leader, Biniam Girmay, and his competitors.
