A 28-year-old man from Belgium apologized for throwing a plastic bottle at cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during the Paris-Roubaix race, an action that resulted in a criminal investigation. The man admitted to drinking heavily and regretted his impulsive decision, acknowledging its dangerous nature. Van der Poel was struck in the face but went on to win the race. The International Cycling Union condemned the act and promised to pursue legal action to prevent spectator violence in cycling events, echoing Van der Poel's call for stricter consequences for such behavior.
"I am so happy that he crossed the finish line first on Sunday, despite my stupid action. A water bottle was in the grass..."
"Such behaviour cannot be tolerated in the context of a cycling event. We express our support for the rider and will explore all legal avenues..."
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