Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

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Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis faces a jail sentence after admitting he drove while disqualified over the events leading up to the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins. A judge had previousl…

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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

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Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife

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