Melissa Hoskins - Statement from CEO Marne Fechner

It was with shock and sorrow that we learned of Melissa Hoskins’ tragic 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.

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.

As a member of the Australian Cycling Team she demonstrated elite endurance on the track and earned podium finishes in both team and individual events nationally and internationally.

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.

Marne Fechner​​​​, Chief Executive Officer