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The Australian cycling community has paid tribute to Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins who died on Saturday night after allegedly being struck by a vehicle in Adelaide.
Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Her husband, former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged over the death of the mother of two.
Dennis has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care.
Hoskins' Olympic teammate Anna Meares issued an emotional statement on Twitter on Monday morning, along with a picture of the pair at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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"I have a very heavy heart," Meares wrote.
"My thoughts are with their children, family and fellow friends.
This is a very difficult and tragic time. RIP."
Hoskins' former riding team GreenEDGE, now named Jayco AIUIa, also mourned the loss of the champion cyclist.
"We are devastated to learn of the passing of former GreenEDGE Cycling rider Melissa Dennis nee Hoskins," the Twitter statement read.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends and the whole cycling community at this deeply saddening time.
"She will never be forgotten. RIP Mel."
AusCycling chief executive Marne Fechner spoke of the "shock and sorrow" at learning of the death.
"Melissa, a mother, daughter, and wife, was also a champion cyclist who thrilled and inspired us with her exquisite skills on the track and road," Fechner said.
"Melissa began her competitive cycling career at just 16, and by the time she retired at the age of 25 she had shown the world that she was an athlete of rare prowess.
"Melissa described her Team Pursuit Gold Medal at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships as the highlight of her career, but for the rest of us, the highlight was just having her around.
"Although she retired in 2017, her presence as an alumnus of the sport has been felt and appreciated by many in the cycling and riding community.
"AusCycling extends its deepest sympathies to Melissa's family, friends, and former teammates and will determine an appropriate way to memorialise her and her contribution to our sport in coming days."
The two-time Olympian's passing was also lamented by the Australian Olympic Team, who expressed the "utmost sadness" at the tragic event.
Peak global body for women cyclists CPA Women said it was "shocked" by the tragedy.
"We send our thoughts to those who love her, starting with her children, and were lucky enough to ride with her during an all too short life," the association said in a Twitter statement.
"We will miss you Melissa."
South Adelaide Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8 pm on Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
Police said the woman, later identified as Hoskins, suffered serious injuries and died after being transported to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Dennis has been bailed to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
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