The family of former world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins say they're utterly devastated by her death and struggling to process their grief. The 32-year-old died after being hit by a car, allegedly being driven by her husband - fellow cyclist Rohan Dennis.
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00:00 Two days after a death that has shocked and devastated the international cycling community,
00:07 the tributes are continuing to flow for two-time Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
00:12 In their first public comments since Miss Hoskins' death, her family has paid tribute
00:17 to her, saying words cannot convey their grief and sadness.
00:22 In their statement, Melissa's parents and sister wrote, "Not only have we lost a daughter
00:27 and sister, her children have lost their mum, a freewheeling spirit, a giver with a big
00:33 heart, patience and zest for life.
00:36 She was the rock of their life and ours, and we need to honour her memory so they can grow
00:41 up knowing who she was, what she stood for and what she gave to everyone whose life she
00:46 touched."
00:48 They say the public outpouring of sadness and support has overwhelmed them after the
00:53 death of Miss Hoskins on New Year's Eve.
00:56 She died after being struck by a car outside her Adelaide home, a vehicle that was allegedly
01:01 being driven by her husband, fellow world champion cyclist Rowan Dennis.
01:07 Mr Dennis has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
01:12 Tributes are also continuing to come in from current and former international cyclists.
01:17 Former pro rider Tracey Gordry said Miss Hoskins was loved and revered by the global cycling
01:23 community.
01:24 While former team mate Annette Edmondson described Miss Hoskins as "a force to be reckoned with",
01:30 she took the track and road cycling world by storm before pursuing her next dream, starting
01:36 a family and becoming the ultimate mum.
01:40 Miss Hoskins' family say a funeral will be held in her hometown of Perth, with a memorial
01:45 service to be held in Adelaide after the upcoming tour Down Under.
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