The cycling world is in shock following the arrest of former Australian world champion Rohan Dennis , accused of killing his wife Melissa Hoskins by running her over in his car . He was released on bail but is due to appear in court on March 13. The events date back to the evening of December 30th, shortly after 8pm. The woman was apparently hit by a van driven by her husband near the family home in Medindie , near Adelaide, where the Dennis family had moved just over a year ago. week. Rescuers transported her to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition. There was nothing that could be done for her: the injuries she sustained were too serious.
Dennis boasts two world titles in the individual time trial and two in the team time trial, but also a stage victory in the Giro d'Italia, one in the Tour de France and two in the Vuelta. Furthermore, his career is enriched by an Olympic silver on the track and two world titles in the team pursuit, as well as his name in the honor roll of the hour record. However, he was not the only sportsman in the family: his 32-year-old spouse was a cyclist, world champion in team pursuit in 2015, and Australian champion in the same discipline several times . He also raced on the road wearing the Lotto-Honda jersey in 2011 and then that of Orica-AIS for four seasons.
In May 2017 she announced her competitive retirement and a year later she married Rohan Dennis with whom she had two children. He, who is 33 years old, however, retired a few weeks ago, ending his career in Canada. On social media he also shared a post of thanks: «Thank you Melissa for supporting me throughout my career and for giving me the best children I could have ever asked for. Cycling has given me so much and I will forever be grateful to you. There is still a long season ahead, but it will definitely be my last as a professional." For the holidays he had also uploaded a photo of the family reunited and smiling, with wishes for a Merry Christmas.
(Unioneonline/vf)