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
Yohann Gène taking part in the 2018 Tour de France Source: Getty / Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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)
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