Rohan Dennis social media post of Porsche criticised as ‘offensive’ after wife Melissa Hoskins fatally struck by car
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Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis posted on social media about a Porsche, drawing criticism two years after his car fatally struck his wife.
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Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis posted on Instagram describing a Porsche as an "absolute weapon," prompting criticism for its insensitivity given that his wife, fellow Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, was fatally struck by his car in 2023. Dennis received a 17-month suspended sentence for the incident and has now returned to social media after roughly 10 months away. The post has drawn backlash from the public, who view the car-related content as offensive in light of Hoskins' death. The timing and subject matter of Dennis's return to Instagram have reignited scrutiny of a case that drew significant attention in Australia's sporting community. Hoskins was an accomplished cyclist with world and Olympic credentials before her death.
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