Egan Bernal has fulfilled his childhood dream. © APA/afp / LUCA BETTINI

From hometown to president: Colombia celebrates Bernal

After his triumph in the 104th Giro d'Italia, the whole of Colombia celebrated and congratulated professional cyclist Egan Bernal - and for a day forgotten the protests that had been going on for around a month and were overshadowed by violence.

31 May 2021

From: dpa