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News.com.au
21-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Titmus commits to LA 2028 with a clause
Olympics: Aussie swimmer Ariarne Titmus has announced that she plans to compete at the LA 2028 Olympics but she has a get-out clause.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoids prison after Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins dies in ‘tragic accident'
A FORMER Olympian has avoided jail after his wife was killed in a "tragic accident" outside his Adelaide home. Rohan Dennis, 34, was handed a suspended sentence after the car he was driving 3 Rohan Dennis (right) has avoided jail after his wife Melissa Hoskins (left) died in a "tragic accident" Credit: t Instagram 3 Hoskins was a former track cyclist and Olympian for Australia Credit: AFP 3 Dennis won Olympic silver at London 2012 and numerous medals for Team Australia Credit: AP Dennis was arrested after Hoskins, 32, suffered grave injuries in the incident. He was initially charged with dangerous driving, driving without due care, and endangering life. A former cycling star on both track and road, Dennis The 34-year-old appeared in court on Wednesday and was sentenced to 17 months. READ MORE ON SPORT Hoskins, a fellow Olympic cyclist, dived on the bonnet of Dennis's car as he left their home following an argument. With his wife on the bonnet, court documents claim Dennis continued to drive for about 75 metres at a speed of 12.4 miles per hour. Dennis stopped at an intersection, with Hoskins reaching for the door handle. Sentencing Dennis, Judge Press said: "What happened next does not form the basis of the charge as the prosecution accept that, unbeknownst to you, your wife held onto the car as you accelerated down the street. Most read in Cycling "It was then that she fell and lost her life." Dennis avoided prison on the condition that he enter into a two-year good behaviour bond. Tour de France starting in UK He also saw his driver's licence suspended for five years. Dennis was a two-time world champion with Australia in the team pursuit. He competed at the 2012 London Olympics, taking silver in the same event. On the road, he wore the yellow jersey at the Tour de France after winning the opening time trial in 2015. He raced for five different teams during his career, retiring from the bike two years ago. Hoskins represented Australia in the team pursuit on the track at the Olympics in 2012 and again at Rio 2016. The couple were married in 2018 and have two children.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The best of Australian track and field star Jessica Hull in images
The best of Australian track and field star Jessica Hull in images From her time at the University of Oregon to her impressive performances as part of Team Australia, Jessica Hull is a track and field sensation who has certainly been turning heads on the international stage. On the heels of setting the 2000-meter world record at the Herculis EBS Wanda Diamond League track and field meeting in Monaco, plus her medal showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, she'll look to continue her upward progression as Summer 2025 enters the picture ... Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australia track and field star Jessica Hull Australian runner Jessica Hull in images
NZ Autocar
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Driving the 2025 Omoda C7 PHEV from Shanghai to Wuhu
Driving a 2025 Omoda C7 PHEV from Shanghai to Wuhu was a test of the vehicle and the mettle of motoring journalists from nine countries, who were challenged to equal or better the car's claimed range of 1200km. I was joined by expatriate Australian, Stuart Masson, The Car Expert UK editorial director in the #4 Team Australia car, with Omoda Jaecoo product manager Alaric Wang and Omoda Jaecoo UK PR representative Hannah Burgess. Following the Auto Shanghai show, the Omoda brand gathered the teams at the historic Shanghai Glass Museum on the outskirts of the city for the official start of the endurance marathon. To ensure there was no cheating, the Omoda staff asked the journalists to officially seal both the fuel filler flap and the EV port flap with some ceremonial tape. The two-day endurance marathon saw the teams challenged by torrential weather, miscreant motorists and pedestrians and some very dodgy truck driving on local roads. However, the standard of driving on the tolled, high-speed highways was far superior. The #4 car left Shanghai with 59km on the odometer, 97 per cent battery charge and the distance to empty reading 1109km. From Shanghai, the drive route headed through Hangzhou and onto Qiandao Lake on day one, then onto Xuancheng and finally Wuhu. The car arrived in Wuhu with 822km on the odometer, 19km of battery range and 414km distance to empty for a range total of 1177km. A team from Brazil won the Omoda C7 endurance challenge with a total driving range of 1457km, while a team from Italy scored the worst result with a total driving range of 1119km. Read more Omoda 7 PHEV another crossover with huge weekend range After the event concluded, the nine teams were greeted at Omoda Jaecoo headquarters by the brand's chief executive Mr Shawn Xu. Xu thanked the media for their efforts and confirmed that the Omoda Jaecoo brand will continue to develop its super hybrid technology to bring yet more fuel-efficient vehicles to export markets. Omoda C7 PHEV facts and figures At 4.6 metres long with a 2700mm wheelbase, the mid-size Omoda 7 PHEV offers comfortable seating for four people, and rear legroom that is usually found in much larger vehicles. The boot will accommodate two full-size and two carry-on-sized suitcases. The #4 Team Australia car offered a similar level of interior comfort and specification as the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit, which NZ Autocar recently drove in Australia. The uniquely quartic-shaped steering wheel and seats were finished in a light grey leather-like upholstery, and the full-length sunroof is likely to be offered on export vehicles. A positive note about the C7 is that it is one of the few cars where the head-up display is visible through prescription polarised sunglasses. Two unique party tricks exclusive to the C7 were the ability of the central screen to move across the dashboard and park itself directly across from the front seat passenger. The other was the climate control system's ability to ionise the air quality and also allow the choice of three fragrances for the cabin. The Omoda C7 uses the same 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain as the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, with the manufacturer claiming outputs of 105kW/215Nm for the Miller Cycle petrol engine and 150kW/310Nm for the electric motor. Combined output is reputedly 258kW/524Nm. In hybrid mode, the two units work in unison to deliver a total claimed driving range of 1200km. Power is sent to the front wheels via a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). The powertrain offers various driving modes including pure electric, series, parallel and energy recovery. Ordinarily, it allows drivers to enjoy pure electric operation at low speeds and is ideal for city commutes under 40km/h while providing efficient fuel performance at speeds above 80km/h. Travelling up to 90km on a charge, the Lithium Iron Phosphate battery has a capacity of 18.3kWh and can be charged from 30-80 per cent at up to 40kW on a DC fast charger in 20 minutes. Above 30 per cent charge, the C7 can run as a pure EV up to speeds of 120km/h. Omoda C7 PHEV driving impressions Much like its sibling the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, the Omoda 7 is quiet and powerful and sits solidly on the road, with excellent steering response and strong brakes. At the legal limit of 120km/h on the Chinese highways, it felt composed and quiet. Even when torrential rain hit on the first day's run between Shanghai and Quindao Lake, the C7 didn't flinch, it just kept calm and carried on. The high-quality interior impressed with its fit and finish, and the overall build quality of the car was excellent for what we understood was a pre-production vehicle. It augurs well for the future of the brand here. The Omoda C7 PHEV is expected to land in New Zealand in the first quarter of 2026, but final specifications and prices are yet to be confirmed.
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout to make World Championship debut in Tokyo
Gout, 17, has captured the attention by beating Usain Bolt's record for a 16-year-old in the 200m and setting the Australian Under-18s record in the 100m with a time of 10.17 seconds. Gout explained he is excited by the opportunity to face the best in the world over 200m, in what will be his senior debut, and is looking forward to the Championships in Tokyo. 'I'm super excited to be picked to run the 200 in Tokyo at the World Championships,' he said. 'That's what we've been aiming for. 'I'm looking forward to September being part of my first Australian senior team and looking forward to seeing what I can do against the best of the best.' Following the Australian Athletics Championships, Gout is set to make his Team Australia debut in the Open ranks in the 200m event. Building on his success in December at the Australian schools championships which saw him become the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m with a time of just 20.04 seconds. At only 17, there is already speculation about the possibility of Gout competing not only at LA 2028 but also at the 2032 Games, set to be hosted in his home city of Brisbane. The Championships in Tokyo will provide new challenges for Gout as he comes up against the world's current fastest man over the 100m, the USA's Noah Lyles, for the first time. Speaking on the potential success of the selected Australian athletes in Tokyo, including Gout, Australian Athletics general high-performance manager Andrew Faichney was optimistic. He said: 'These athletes have not only proven themselves to be the best in the country, but so too the best in the world.'
