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Judge Ian Bourke SC said while Martin van der Poels actions would have been disturbing for the girls, it came as a response to annoying and invasive conduct that amounted to a provocation.

Dutch cyclist appealed a court ruling after being charged for assaulting two teenagers in September

The Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel, who pleaded guilty to common assault of two teenaged girls before the world championship road race in September, has had his convictions and fine overturned

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Van der Poel flies out of Australia after being fined A$1,500 in local court but lawyer says his client will appeal convictions

Mathieu van der Poel has pleaded guilty to assault of two teenage girls on the eve of the world championship road race.

Mathieu van der Poel has pleaded guilty to common assault of two teenage girls following his arrest during the International Cycling Union Road World Championships and been fined AUD1,500.

Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel pleads guilty to assaulting two teenagers in Sydney, Australia, the night before the mens World Championship road race.

Mathieu van der Poel pleaded guilty to assault of two teenage girls on the eve of the world championship road race and the Dutch Cyclist was convicted and fined a total of A$1,500 ($974.85), his lawyer said on Monday.