{"id":120786,"date":"2026-02-27T18:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/zemke-wins-rubavu-stage-while-kretschy-retains-jersey"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:39:49","slug":"zemke-wins-rubavu-stage-while-kretschy-retains-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/zemke-wins-rubavu-stage-while-kretschy-retains-jersey","title":{"rendered":"Zemke Wins Rubavu Stage While Kretschy Retains Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>German rider Zemke Jermaine of Rembe Rad-Net was caught by emotions as he sprinted his way to the finish line at Rubavu Market to win Stage Five of Tour du Rwanda on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Dubbed Rubavu Criterium, the 82-kilometre circuit stage featured nine laps along the scenic lakeside roads, marking the first time Western Province has hosted a Tour du Rwanda circuit race.<\/p>\n<p>Riders grouped in peloton during the race in Rubavu<\/p>\n<p>Zemke clocked 1 hour, 44 minutes and 27 seconds to edge out Israel\u2019s Itamar Einhorn and Eritrea\u2019s Henok Mulueberhan in a tight sprint finish. The top three riders recorded the same time while NSN Development Team\u2019s Moritz Kretschy retained the yellow jersey despite finishing 31st.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a really short stage, but that didn\u2019t make it easier. It became tougher towards the end, but our team managed to stay at the front. In the final moments, I knew I could do something,\u201d the 20-year-old told Times Sport.<\/p>\n<p>Rubavu Criterium, the 82-kilometre circuit stage featured nine laps along the scenic lakeside roads.<\/p>\n<p>The peloton remained compact for the opening 10 kilometres before Soudal Quick-Step Development Team\u2019s Erazem Valjavec launched an early breakaway, opening a 10-second gap. Movistar Team set the pace in the peloton, followed closely by Kretschy\u2019s NSN Development Team.<\/p>\n<p>With three laps remaining, Team Rwanda\u2019s Patrick Byukusenge attempted a breakaway after 52 kilometres, but his move was quickly neutralised.<\/p>\n<p>The 5th stage of the week long competition<\/p>\n<p>Stage Four winner Jurgen Zomermaand of Development Team Picnic PostNL then attacked with 20 kilometres to go, opening a 15-second solo advantage. However, the decisive moment came in the final sprint, where Zemke surged ahead to claim victory in front of cheering fans at Rubavu Market.<\/p>\n<p>Team Amani\u2019s Eric Muhoza was the best-placed Rwandan rider, finishing 15th, while Benediction BanAfrica\u2019s Moise Mugisha placed 25th. Both riders recorded the same time as the stage winner in a fast and tightly contested finish.<\/p>\n<p>Zemke clocked 1 hour, 44 minutes and 27 seconds to edge out Israel\u2019s Itamar Einhorn and Eritrea\u2019s Henok Mulueberhan in a tight sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>Stage Five Results<\/p>\n<p>1. Zemke Jermaine (Rembe Rad-Net) \u2013 1h 44\u201927\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2. Itamar Einhorn (NSN Development Team) \u2013 same time<\/p>\n<p>3. Henok Mulueberhan (Eritrea National Team) \u2013 same time<\/p>\n<p>4. Even Yemane (Bike Aid) \u2013 same time<\/p>\n<p>5. 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German rider Zemke Jermaine of Rembe Rad-Net was caught by emotions as he sprinted his way to the finish line at Rubavu Market to win Stage Five of Tour du Rwanda on Thursday. 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