The stage win and yellow jersey in the Tour de France caused a lot of excitement for Marianne Vos on Monday. Partly due to the lobby of the 35-year-old Brabant, the French stage race for women returned to the calendar after about thirty years.
In addition to her parents Henk and Conny, who were present in Provins, Vos also mentioned her friend in her acceptance speech. Vos hadn’t publicly said she has a girlfriend before; she didn’t talk much about her private life.
,,My father now has a museum with all kinds of things from me. This yellow jersey will also be given a place there,” said Vos. ,,It is very special that I can share those important moments in my career with my parents. They are here now. Even if they’re not at a game, they’re there for me. Just like my girlfriend. He is not here today, but both she and my parents support me with all their hearts. I know they are always there for me.”
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Vos said he realizes that he has never said that he likes women and that he has a girlfriend. Now she thought it was time to do so, because her friend means a lot to her.
“Yes, I am aware of it,” she said. ,,I always thank my parents and family, never my girlfriend, while she is also very important to me. She may also be in the spotlight, although that does not mean that we are suddenly going to give double interviews or something.”
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