Tour de France live updates: Biniam Girmay becomes first black African to grab stage win, Mark Cavendish misses out on record, how to watch live in US

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Tour de France's stage three saw a mixture of records and misses, starting with Biniam Girmay bagging a stage win, becoming the first black African to achieve this feat. Meanwhile, Mark Cavendish failed to break the record for stage wins at Tour de France. Richard Carapaz swelled with pride as he managed to take the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar, becoming the first Ecuadorian to do so. Here's how you can catch all the Tour de France live action on your screens from the United States.

Tour de France live updates: Biniam Girmay becomes first black African to grab stage win, Mark Cavendish misses out on record, how to watch live in US — Tour de France

Tour de France 2024 is currently all about records, achievements and heartbreaks, as stage three is finally over, with the event proceeding towards stage four. Mark Cavendish suffered a early heartbreak after failing to set the record of maximum stage wins here. Meanwhile, Biniam Girmay became the first black African to grab a stage win at the Tour de France after dominating throughout the race, showing indomitable spirit. His record has been hailed by major professional cycling fans across the globe.

Tour de France 2024 updates: Girmay claims his stage win is 'unbelievable'

Biniam Girmay is aged just 24 years and has already set a record as the first black African cyclist to secure a stage win at the Tour de France 2024. He is already a stage winner back in 2022's Giro d’Italia and the Gent-Wevelgem, but grabbing a Tour de France stage win is an altogether different feeling for Girmay, according to The Guardian. Girmay said that he has always dreamt of Tour de France but to win in just his second attempt was simply 'unbelievable'.

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Carapaz becomes first Ecuadorian racer to don yellow jersey

Meanwhile, Richard Carapaz has become the first Ecuadorian ever to wear the yellow racer's jersey, after his grand performance previously. The 2019 Giro d’Italia winner's gritty show saw him snatch away the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar. According to The Guardian, he is currently in his best form, after he crashed out of the Tour on day one, in the last season.

Tour de France 2024: How to watch live in US?

All stages of Tour de France 2024 will be streaming live on Peacock and fuboTV, if you are based in the United States. Meanwhile, stages 8, 14 and 20 will also be aired on NBC.

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FAQs:

Where can I watch Tour de France 2024 in US?
Since NBC Sports holds the broadcast rights for Tour de France 2024, the event's stages will be aired on the channel. A few stages will also be aired on NBC. Meanwhile you can catch all the live action online on Peacock and fuboTV as well.

Is stage two of Tour de France 2024 over?
Yes, the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 is already over and the third one has concluded as well, that saw some record-breaking feats by some of the top cyclists in the world.

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