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eNCA
14-05-2025
- eNCA
Australian champion cyclist Dennis gets suspended sentence after wife's road death
SYDNEY - Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoided jail for driving in a way "likely to cause harm" before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins. A judge in South Australia handed down a suspended sentence of nearly 17 months citing his guilty plea, his remorse and his role as sole carer of their young children. Dennis admitted last year to an "aggravated act likely to cause harm" over the December 2023 road incident, which ended in retired track cyclist Hoskins' death. Dennis, an Olympic medallist in 2012 and 2021, was not charged with causing her death. Judge Ian Press told the District Court in Adelaide that the couple had an argument over house renovations, prompting Dennis to drive off to calm down. Hoskins jumped onto the car bonnet but Dennis carried on slowly driving for up to 10 seconds -- "an inherently risky and dangerous act", the judge said. She got off at an intersection and then opened the door to the moving car before Dennis reached out to shut it, and attempted to drive away, he added. "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," the judge said. "It was then that she fell and lost her life." Hoskins, who represented Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, died in an Adelaide hospital from her injuries. She rode in the Australian team that won the team pursuit event at the 2015 Track Cycling World Championships in France. Dennis won the world time trials in 2018 and 2019, as well as taking a 2015 stage win in the Tour de France. "To describe the consequences of the events on 30 December 2023 as tragic really does not do justice to the grief, the anguish and the turmoil those events have brought into the lives of those who knew and loved your wife," the judge said.
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Australia champion cyclist avoids jail after Olympian wife's death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has avoided jail for driving in a way "likely to cause harm" before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins. A judge in south Australia handed down a suspended sentence of nearly 17 months, citing his guilty plea, his remorse and his role as sole carer of their young children. Dennis, 34, admitted last year to an "aggravated act likely to cause harm" over the December 2023 road incident, which ended in retired track cyclist Ms Hoskins' death. Dennis, an Olympic medallist in 2012 and 2021, was not charged with causing her death. Judge Ian Press told the District Court in Adelaide that the couple had an argument over house renovations, prompting Dennis to drive off to calm down. Ms Hoskins jumped onto the car bonnet but Dennis carried on slowly driving for up to ten seconds - "an inherently risky and dangerous act", the judge said. She got off at an intersection and then opened the door to the moving car before Dennis reached out to shut it, and attempted to drive away, he added. "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," the judge said. "It was then that she fell and lost her life." Ms Hoskins, who represented Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, died in an Adelaide hospital from her injuries. She rode in the Australian team that won the team pursuit event at the 2015 Track Cycling World Championships in France. Dennis won the world time trials in 2018 and 2019, as well as taking a 2015 stage win in the Tour de France. "To describe the consequences of the events on 30 December 2023 as tragic really does not do justice to the grief, the anguish and the turmoil those events have brought into the lives of those who knew and loved your wife," the judge said.
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Champion cyclist avoids jail after Olympian wife's death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has avoided jail for driving in a way "likely to cause harm" before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins. A judge in south Australia handed down a suspended sentence of nearly 17 months, citing his guilty plea, his remorse and his role as sole carer of their young children. Dennis, 34, admitted last year to an "aggravated act likely to cause harm" over the December 2023 road incident, which ended in retired track cyclist Hoskins' death. Dennis, an Olympic medallist in 2012 and 2021, was not charged with causing her death. Judge Ian Press told the District Court in Adelaide that the couple had an argument over house renovations, prompting Dennis to drive off to calm down. Ms Hoskins jumped onto the car bonnet but Dennis carried on slowly driving for up to 10 seconds - "an inherently risky and dangerous act", the judge said. She got off at an intersection and then opened the door to the moving car before Dennis reached out to shut it, and attempted to drive away, he added. "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," the judge said. "It was then that she fell and lost her life." Ms Hoskins, who represented Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, died in an Adelaide hospital from her injuries. She rode in the Australian team that won the team pursuit event at the 2015 Track Cycling World Championships in France. Dennis won the world time trials in 2018 and 2019, as well as taking a 2015 stage win in the Tour de France. "To describe the consequences of the events on 30 December 2023 as tragic really does not do justice to the grief, the anguish and the turmoil those events have brought into the lives of those who knew and loved your wife," the judge said.
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis gets suspended sentence over wife's road death
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoided jail for driving in a way "likely to cause harm" before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins. A judge in South Australia handed down a suspended sentence of nearly 17 months, citing his guilty plea, his remorse and his role as sole carer of their young children. Dennis, 34, admitted last year to an "aggravated act likely to cause harm" over the December 2023 road incident, which ended in retired track cyclist Ms Hoskins' death. Dennis, an Olympic medallist in 2012 and 2021, was not charged with causing her death. Judge Ian Press told the District Court in Adelaide that the couple had an argument over house renovations, prompting Dennis to drive off to calm down. Ms Hoskins jumped onto the car bonnet but Dennis carried on slowly driving for up to 10 seconds - "an inherently risky and dangerous act", the judge said. She got off at an intersection and then opened the door to the moving car before Dennis reached out to shut it, and attempted to drive away, he added. "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," the judge said. "It was then that she fell and lost her life." Ms Hoskins, who represented Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, died in an Adelaide hospital from her injuries. She rode in the Australian team that won the team pursuit event at the 2015 Track Cycling World Championships in France. Dennis won the world time trials in 2018 and 2019, as well as taking a 2015 stage win in the Tour de France. "To describe the consequences of the events on 30 December 2023 as tragic really does not do justice to the grief, the anguish and the turmoil those events have brought into the lives of those who knew and loved your wife," the judge said.
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah steps up muscle gain plan for international season
KUALA LUMPUR: In her bid to match stronger riders on the international stage, national track cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri is now fully focused on a muscle mass building programme, aiming to reach 54 kilogrammes ahead of several major competitions this year. The 21-year-old athlete said the dedicated programme, which began shortly after the Hari Raya celebrations, includes a strict dietary regimen, specialised protein intake, and intensive weight training. "Everyone is now focused on helping me build muscle mass. I need to reach 54kg this year — I'm currently at 52kg. I've started following a structured meal plan and gym routine, with four sessions a week primarily targeting my legs, but with some upper body work as well," she told reporters after receiving two sports excellence awards at Universiti Malaya (UM) last night. Nurul Izzah will next compete in the National Championships in Johor before joining a one-month training camp in Germany. Her main focus is the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Chile this October. She received the Student Sportswoman Award (Blue Badge), which came with a RM1,500 cash prize, along with a special award for her achievements in setting a new national record at the Paris Olympic qualifiers and breaking both Asian and national records at the Asian Track Cycling Championships, earning her an additional RM10,000 incentive. Nurul Izzah acknowledged that transitioning to a highly disciplined routine was challenging at first, but said she is now gradually adapting to the demands of her nutrition and training plan. "It was difficult in the beginning because I had to make major changes to my lifestyle. As women, we sometimes don't eat enough. Now, I have to stay consistent and follow everything outlined by my nutritionist," said the sixth-semester Sports Science student. Meanwhile, national 800-metre runner Wan Muhammad Fazri Wan Zahari was also honoured, receiving the Student Sportsman Award (Blue Badge). He said the recognition provides additional motivation ahead of a busy competitive season. "My next event is the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea at the end of this month, followed by the World University Games in July and the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. "My target is to improve on my bronze medal at the Cambodia SEA Games and go for silver or gold. "My current personal best is 1 minute 50.20 seconds, recorded at the 2024 Malaysia Open," said the final-year Sports Science student. – BERNAMA
