Giro d'Italia: Biniam Girmay becomes first black African to win Grand Tour stage

Biniam Girmay became the first black African to win a Grand Tour stage when he won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia.

The 22-year-old beat the Dutch rider in a sprint for the line after an attacking finale.

Van der Poel gave a thumbs-up as he gave up the chase and then embraced the Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert rider at the finish.

"It is unbelievable, I am really grateful and happy," said Girmay.

The stage was controlled by us since the beginning. I don't have any words for my team.

After becoming the first black African to win a World Tour race in March, Girmay was expected to challenge for a stage victory at the Giro.

After a rest day on Monday, the race resumed with a 194 km ride from the coastal town of Pescara to Jesi.

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With just over 6 km to go, Girmay almost missed a left turn, but recovered to hold off Van der Poel and take the opening stage.

Juan Pedro Lopez held on to the pink jersey.

When we started the Giro, we knew we had a chance to win so this is part of the success of our team.

More to come.