Police to interview spectator who threw liquid at Marianne Vos at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Dutchwoman said incident, ahead of her victory last weekend, was "a shame"

Marianne Vos in a Visma-Lease a Bike jersey
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Belgian police have identified and invited to interview a spectator who threw liquid over Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad last weekend. 

The three-time road world champion won the Belgian Classic on her race debut on Saturday, but appeared to have a cup thrown over her on an ascent of the Muur van Geraardsbergen. 

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