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sports-obituary2 years ago

"Olympian Melissa Hoskins' Tragic Death: Husband Charged Following Car Crash"

Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has died at age 32 after being hit by a car. Her family has paid tribute to her "freewheeling spirit" and "big heart." Her husband, Rohan Dennis, has been arrested and charged with causing her death by dangerous driving. Hoskins was a world champion and competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. The cycling community has expressed an outpouring of sadness and support, and her family has requested privacy as they grieve.

sports-obituary2 years ago

"Tragic End for Olympic Cyclist Melissa Hoskins: A Nation Mourns"

Former world champion cyclist Melissa Dennis (née Hoskins) passed away at 32 after being struck by a vehicle driven by her husband, retired cyclist Rohan Dennis, who faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving. AusCycling and the Australian Olympic Committee, along with athletes like Anna Meares, have paid tribute to her remarkable career and expressed condolences to her family. Melissa Dennis was celebrated for her achievements, including a team pursuit gold medal at the 2015 UCI Track World Championships and participation in two Olympic Games.