In the 2011 edition of the Tour de France, Yohann Gène became the first black rider to compete in cycling’s most prestigious competition.
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The Tour de France's first black cyclist pioneered inclusivity in the race
In the 2011 edition of the Tour de France, Yohann Gène became the first black rider to compete in cycling’s most prestigious competition.
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By Jonathan Holloway (BBC)
Source: SBS News
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