Double Olympic cycling medallist Roan Dennis of Australia has been charged with the manslaughter of his wife Melissa Hoskins, reports Cycling news .
Police allege that in December last year Dennis, while driving a car, ran over world track cycling champion Hoskins outside her home. The woman was taken to Adelaide Hospital but died from her injuries. Dennis was arrested in January and the 34-year-old cyclist was later released on bail to care for his two minor children.
Dennis appeared in court on Tuesday to be formally charged but did not make a statement. The Australian faces up to 15 years in prison. The next court date is October 30.
Dennis is an Olympic silver and bronze medalist.
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