Biniam Girmay vs Wout van Aert
Biniam Girmay vs Wout van Aert: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Biniam Girmay and Wout van Aert?
Van Aert and Girmay have been rivals in sprint finishes, particularly during the Tour de France, where they have battled for stage wins.
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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Wout van Aert
Key numbers
- Professional Road WinsOver 50
- Tour de France Stage Wins10
- Cyclo-cross World Championships3
- Monuments Won2
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships2016, 2017, 2018
- Tour de France Points Classification2022
- Milan–San Remo2020
- Paris-Roubaix2026