Former world champion cyclist faces prison sentence After pleading guilty to lesser charges in the death of his Olympic athlete’s wife.

Rohan Dennis, two-time and two-time world champion cyclist. olympic medalist, faces up to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to his role in the death of his wife, fellow Australian Olympian Melissa Hoskins. In court last Tuesday in 2023.

Dennis, who retires from the sport in 2023, negotiated a deal with prosecutors in Australia that will not hold the 34-year-old responsible. death of his wife who was hit by a car in front of their home in Adelaide on December 1, on September 30, 2023, and later died from the injuries she sustained.

Two-time world champion cyclist and two-time Olympic medalist Rohan Dennis will be sentenced in January. (Getty)

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The original and more serious charges of dangerous driving causing death and reckless driving without due care were dismissed. Instead, Dennis pleaded guilty to a serious charge of endangerment.

“Mr Dennis had no intention of harming his wife. And this charge does not hold him responsible for her death,” Dennis’ lawyer said in court. Australian

Melissa Hoskins and Rohan Dennis got engaged in 2017 and married the following year. (Getty)

A Swiss cyclist died at the age of 18 after suffering serious head injuries in an accident at the world road championship.

follow Preliminary report It is believed the pair were arguing at the time of the incident. And during the fight Dennis is accused of dragging Hoskins while she was carrying his car. She was seriously injured in a car crash. and later died at Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Dennis will be sentenced at a later date and could face significant prison time.

Rohan Dennis of Australia competes during the 2020 Summer Olympics individual cycling time trial on July 28, 2021 in Oyama. Japan (AP Photo/Christoph Ana)

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The couple shares two children together. The couple got engaged in 2017 and married the following year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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