Australian Cycling Champion Charged Over Wife’s Death: Latest Updates

Rohan Dennis, a former world champion cyclist and winner of the world time trials in 2018 and 2019, has been charged over the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins was also a former world team champion and Olympian, representing Australia in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.

According to Australian media reports, Dennis was arrested after hitting his wife with a car. Hoskins suffered severe injuries and died in hospital on Saturday evening. South Australia Police have charged a 33-year-old man, widely reported to be Dennis, with “causing death by dangerous driving” and “driving without due care and endangering life”.

Hoskins was a retired track cyclist who rode in the Australian team that won the team pursuit event at the 2015 Track Cycling World Championships in France. The International Association of Women Cyclists expressed shock at her death and sent their thoughts to those who loved her, starting with her children.

Dennis’s cycling achievements include a 2015 Tour de France stage win. However, the charges he faces are severe and could have significant consequences for his personal and professional life.

The incident has shocked the cycling community and highlights the importance of road safety for all road users.

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