The sports world is reeling from the tragic news of 32-year-old Olympian Melissa Hoskins’ untimely death.
Hoskins, a renowned cyclist, had an illustrious career marked by rapid ascension in the competitive cycling world.
The AOC has expressed the utmost sadness at the loss of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins after the tragic events in Adelaide.
Our condolences go to Melissa’s family, friends and the cycling community at this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/oh8Z8w2qf8
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) December 31, 2023
Beginning her competitive journey at 17, she quickly made her mark by competing and medaling in several world championships and narrowly missing a medal with a fourth-place finish at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Her crowning achievement came in 2015 when she won the World Championships, followed by participation in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
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The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) expressed profound sorrow over the loss of Hoskins, extending condolences to her family, friends, and the cycling community. The announcement came after reports of her passing on December 30, 2023, in Adelaide, under tragic circumstances. Hoskins’ husband, Rohan Dennis, also an Olympian and cyclist, has been arrested in connection with her death. The couple, who married in 2018, had retired from the sport and were raising their two children.
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Details surrounding the incident are still emerging. According to reports, Hoskins was hit by a car in Adelaide and suffered severe injuries, leading to her death in the hospital. Dennis is now facing charges related to the incident, including causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and endangering life. The specifics of the accident, including what led to it, remain unclear.
This news has left the community and fans mourning the loss of a talented athlete whose life was cut tragically short. As investigations continue, many await further details on this devastating event.
RIP.
