9 Years Before Passing Away, Melissa Hoskins Astounded the World at UCI Track Cycling World Championships

“My biggest fear is not achieving what I want and not achieving the goals I’ve set,” Australian Cyclist Melissa Hoskins conceded her biggest fear back in 2015 when she used to describe herself as a ‘veteran’. And she had every reason to call herself exactly that. Challenging her greatest fears, she worked toward achieving the pinnacle of her beloved arena. However, on December 31st, 2023, the Aussie cyclist left the world for her heavenly abode, leaving her fandom to ponder over her legacy.

Following the tragic demise of Melissa Hoskins, the cycling enthusiasts came together to pay their heartfelt tributes to the cyclist. Amid the hoard full of eulogies and encomiums for the icon, the world remembers one of Hoskins’s incredible feats that she showcased at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

Melissa Hoskins and the Australians speed past the entire world

The official YouTube Channel of UCI uploaded one of its most valuable videos on 20th February 2015. The video showcases Melissa Hoskins and her team taking on the riders of Great Britain in the Women’s Team Pursuit event. Interestingly, this is the video of the very event when the Australians made a new world record.

The commentators went ecstatic as the Australians didn’t just gain time over their opponents, but also gained time over the world record. As Melissa Hoskins pedaled harder, the commentator said, “This is going to be very very close. This is a world record pace from Australia!” 

The commentator kept going and added, “This is going to obliterate the record potentially. Great Britain are all over the place, and now Australia hitting the line. Look at the time! They hit the line! It is a world record! It is 4.13.615, that is nearly three seconds off the world record. That is absolutely incredible!” 

The Australian riders could be seen pedaling a victory lap after their world-record win. This was one of the brightest achievements of Melissa Hoskins in her decorated cycling career. However, after adding a multitude of accolades to her already impressive resume, the athletic cyclist passed away at 32, and left his bequest for the generations to come by.

A heartfelt tribute to the world champion 

According to CNN, following the tragic demise of Melissa Hoskins on 30 December 2023 in a car crash, her friends and family paid their unfeigned eulogies to the cyclist. Heartbroken by their daughter’s passing, Hoskins’ parents and sister said, “Words cannot convey our grief, sadness, and the tragic circumstances of Melissa’s passing… Not only have we lost a daughter and sister, her children have lost their mum, a freewheeling spirit, a giver with a big heart, patience, and zest for life.”

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Her family mentioned that Hoskins was the immovable rock of their household. Her parents also noted that they will preserve and cherish the memory of their daughter so that her kids know and inherit her values. 

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