The family of the Olympic cyclist, who died in tragic circumstances, paid tribute to her "freewheeling spirit"

Former world champion Melissa Hoskins was hit by a car in 'tragic circumstances' Her family pay tribute to her ‘freewheeling spirit’ and ‘big heart’ The 32-year-old was killed by a vehicle on Saturday morning. Hoskins' family have paid tribute to the former world champion.

Two-time Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins dies aged 32 after being hit by car. Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Hoskins has died aged 32. Hoskins was a two-time world champion and a two time Olympic track cycling champion. Her country’s Olympic Committee said on Monday that Hoskins had died in hospital.