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His initial foray into competitive sports was actually football, but the powerful influence of Eritrean cycling heroes like Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus steered him toward two wheels.
This achievement, coupled with his teammate Merhawi Kudus (also Eritrean) wearing the white jersey for best young rider, marked a watershed moment for African cycling.
He, along with contemporaries like Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus, has inspired a cycling boom in the country, with young boys and girls taking to the roads in hopes of emulating their heroes.