Funeral for Olympian Melissa Hoskins to be held in Perth

ABC NEWS (Australia)

The family of former world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins say her funeral will be held in her hometown of Perth. The 32-year-old died after being hit by a car being driven by her husband - fellow cyclist Rohan Dennis.

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00:00 It's been more than two days now since the death of a champion cyclist rocked the international

00:07 cycling community.

00:09 And yesterday, Melissa's parents released a statement letting people know that a funeral

00:15 service will be held in the hometown of Perth and a memorial service will be held in Adelaide

00:21 after the Tour Down Under event, which will take place later this month.

00:26 Denise Hoskins was struck by a car outside of her family home in Medindie and later died

00:32 in hospital on New Year's Eve.

00:34 Her husband, fellow world champion cyclist Rowan Dennis, has been charged with causing

00:40 her death by dangerous driving.

00:43 Now in that statement from Melissa's parents yesterday, they wrote that they were utterly

00:47 utterly devastated by her death and struggling to process what had happened.

00:52 They say not only have they lost a daughter and sister, her children have lost their mum.

00:58 A freewheeling spirit, a giver with a big heart and zest for life.

01:02 Ms Hoskins was a revered cycling talent, a 2015 champion, a two-time Olympian and she

01:10 was also well respected by her rivals all across the cycling community internationally.

01:16 That's why so many people have continued to pay tribute to Ms Hoskins since her death.

01:22 Her husband recently retired from cycling.

01:25 His career featured multiple world championships and medals at the Olympics.

01:29 He's been bailed to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.

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