Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Black African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France. Girmay's remarkable victory came during the third stage of the race, where he excelled in a reduced bunch sprint, outpacing...
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Biniam Girmay Makes History as First Black African to Win a Tour de France Stage
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Simone Biles Secures Spot at Third Olympics with Dominant Victory at U.S. Trials
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Caeleb Dressel secured his second individual race for the Paris Olympics, reaffirming his status as one of the top swimmers in the world after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Meanwhile, Katie Ledecky continued her dominance, and Kate Douglass emerged as...
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The 2024 Copa America saw its first stalemate yesterday as Peru and Chile played out a 0-0 draw at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Group A encounter, played just a day after the tournament opener, offered a stark contrast to Argentina's victory over Canada....
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