Eritrean cyclist Gebremedhin eyes riding for Israel in Giro

It has been a rocky thirteen-year journey to the professional ranks for Gebremedhin, who first began riding as an 11-year-old from a remote Eritrean chicken farm.

The signing of Eritrean Awet Gebremedhin completes the squad of Israel Cycling Academy for the 2018 season.

The signing of Eritrean Awet Gebremedhin completes the squad of Israel Cycling Academy for the 2018 season.

(photo credit: SERGIO GALLEGOS)

ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

JANUARY 9, 2018 07:22

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