Biniam Girmay vs Mathieu van der Poel
Biniam Girmay vs Mathieu van der Poel: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Biniam Girmay and Mathieu van der Poel?
Girmay has faced off against van der Poel in several key races, including the Giro d'Italia, where they competed closely in stage finishes.
Biniam Girmay
Key numbers
- Grand Tour Stages Won3
- Major Race Wins4
- Professional Teams3
- World Championships Medals1
Top honours
- Giro d'Italia Stage Winner2022, first black African to win a Grand Tour stage.
- Tour de France Green Jersey2024, first African to win any jersey at the Tour.
- Under-23 Road Race Silver Medal2021 UCI Road World Championships.
- Gent-Wevelgem Winner2022, first African winner of a classic race.
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Mathieu van der Poel
Key numbers
- World Championships (Cyclo-cross)8 titles
- Grand Tour Stages Wonmultiple
- Major Classics Victoriesmultiple
- Total Professional Winsover 30
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships8 titles (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Gravel World Championship1 title (2024)
- Road World Championship1 title (2023)
- Tour of Flanders3 victories
- Paris-Roubaix3 victories