After attacking off the break with 16 km to go, it came down to a two man dual between Ian STANNARD (GBR/SKY) and Greg VAN AVERMAET (BEL/BMC RACING). Stannard attempted to power away from Van Avermaet, the better sprinter, with several hundred meters to go | 
Grimaces from a tough race in cold, wet conditions: Ian STANNARD (GBR/SKY) hangs on for the win while Greg VAN AVERMAET (BEL/BMC RACING) gets another runner-up result for his pal mares | 
Good start to the classics season for Team Sky; your 2014 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Podium: 2nd Greg VAN AVERMAET (BEL/BMC RACING) s.t., 1st Ian STANNARD (GBR/SKY) 4:49:55, 3rd Edvald BOASSON HAGEN (NOR/SKY) + 24s |
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