Landmark is level 2 of 4 in the Rwanda Hall of Fame: a first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
Six of his brothers were killed in the genocide. In 2012 he became the first Rwandan cyclist to qualify for the Olympics, and built an academy so others could follow.
Born at Rwamagana in January 1987, Adrien Niyonshuti was a professional road racing cyclist between 2007 and 2018.
In 2012 he became the first Rwandan cyclist to qualify and compete for his country at the Olympic Games. Six of his brothers were killed in the 1994 genocide. He founded a cycling academy in his own name.
In 2012 he became the first Rwandan cyclist to qualify and compete for his country at the Olympic Games. Six of his brothers were killed in the 1994 genocide. He founded a cycling academy in his own name.
- Wikipedia — Adrien Niyonshuti
- Cycling Weekly — Meet the genocide survivor who made cycling history for Rwanda
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