Rohan Dennis Guilty Plea in Wife's Death Case

Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge of creating the likelihood of harm in relation to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, after a car incident outside their Adelaide home in December 2023. The original charges of dangerous driving causing death and driving without due care were dropped, and Dennis is not being held responsible for Hoskins' death, though the charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. Dennis, who has two children with Hoskins, will be sentenced on January 24. Both Dennis and Hoskins had illustrious cycling careers, with Dennis winning multiple world titles and Olympic medals, while Hoskins was part of Australia's world championship-winning team pursuit squad. The case has drawn significant attention due to the couple's high-profile status in the sports world.