King of the mountain at Tour De France is King of African Cycling for 2015.
Only a few people have the ability to make history in sports events. These
are people who work hard and dedicate themselves to winning and being
successful. In 2015 Eritrea and it's athletes have done wonders and like
many other nations, Eritrea's emergence in sports in general and cycling in
particular has turned some heads all over the globe. A nation whose love
for cycling goes way back in the 1920s & 30's has shown the world that
while it may be located in Africa, its cyclists are top notch.
Daniel participating and making history at the Tour De France 2015.
This year in a very deserving moment our rider from Eritrea has become the
first African to earn one of the coveted jerseys in the Tour de France --
the grueling three-week contest that has traditionally been dominated by
European and American riders. Daniel claimed the polka-dot jersey for top
climber at the Tour de France's Stage 6 this past summer. It is also to be
recalled that Danny & Merhawi Kudus are the first black Africans to ride in
pro cycling's most prestigious race.
Daniel Teklehaimanot was elected African Cyclist of the Year 2015 by a jury
made up of African and European specialists and chaired by Bernard Hinault
a former cyclist who won the Tour de France five times & consults the Tour
De France. Daniel, the best climber of the Critérium du Dauphiné and bearer
of the polka dot jersey in the Tour de France, beat his South African
teammate Louis Meintjes, who took 10th place in the Vuelta and Tunisian
Rafaa Chtioui
(Skydive Dubai), winner of the Tropical Amissa Bongo in Gabon.
In the competition for this year's Best African Cyclist award were three
other Eritreans including Merhawi Kudus, Natnael Berhane & Mekseb Debesay
who all had a great year. Eritrean fans were treated to some spectacular
cycling in Europe, Africa & the USA where hundreds of fans gathered in
Richmond, VA during the UCI championships that took place in September 2015.
Eritrean Riders participate everywhere!
Eritrean fans making a strong presence in Richmond, VA
Congratulations to all Eritreans and Daniel and the entire Eritrean cycling
federation and the nation of Eritrea who continues to shine in sports and
other sectors that will make it a country to be reckoned with.
For Eri-International Sports
Mike Seium
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