Freak celebration injury rules Giro hero Girmay out of the race

While he was opening the traditional large bottle of sparkling wine during he traditional post race celebrations, the cork flew out and struck his left eye. He was subsequently taken to hospital for additional medical checks.

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay celebrates on the podium after winning the 10th stage of the Giro D'Italia cycling race from Pescara to Jesi, Italy, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

History maker Biniam Girmay has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia after sustaining an injury while celebrating the greatest achievement of his career.

Girmay became the first Black African rider to win a stage of the famous Grand Tour event when he led home the field on Tuesday.