Rohan Dennis is an Australian former professional road racing cyclist. He is famous for winning consecutive UCI men's individual time trial world championships in 2018 and 2019. His career began with a silver at the 2012 Olympics, and he set a new hour record in 2015. Notably, he declared retirement on February 10, 2023. However, on December 31, 2023, he faced charges for causing his wife Melissa Hoskins' death in a car accident allegedly involving him in Adelaide.
Famous For
- Being a former professional road racing cyclist
- For winning an individual time trial at the 2015 Tour de France with Tejay van Garderen
Early Life & Parents
Rohan Dennis was born on May 28, 1990. He is from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He is Australian by nationality and identifies with Australian-White ethnicity. He celebrated his 33rd birthday in 2023. His zodiac sign falls under Gemini. About his parents, he is the son of his father, Brenton, and his mother, Debbie. He also has a brother named Scott in his family.
Career
- Rohan Dennis initially started his career focusing on the track winning silver in team pursuit at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the Australian team.
- In 2013, he joined Garmin–Sharp and debuted at the Tour de France, withdrawing before Stage 9.
- The following year, he secured second place overall at the Tour of California.
- He finished second in the Commonwealth Games time trial, with Alex Dowsett taking the top spot.
- In 2014, he joined BMC Racing Team, winning the World team time trial championship.
- In 2015, he set a new hour record of 52.491 kilometers (32.616 miles), won stage one of the Tour de France, and received the Sir Hubert Opperman medal.
- In 2017, he wore the red jersey at the Vuelta a España. He crossed the line first as part of the BMC squad winning the race.
- At the 2018 Giro d'Italia, he went on to win the stage 16 time trial and finished the race in 16th place overall, 56 minutes and 7 seconds.
- Dennis claimed victory at the 2018 Vuelta a España's first stage, becoming the 95th rider to win a stage in all three Grand Tours.
- He also won the individual time trial at the World Championships and received top Australian awards at the end of 2018.
- In 2019, he joined Bahrain–Merida but left abruptly during the Tour de France, citing equipment issues.
- Despite personal struggles, he clinched gold at the Road World Championships in September. However, he parted ways with Bahrain–Merida.
- In 2020, he joined Team Ineos, supporting Tao Geoghegan Hart's Giro d'Italia victory.
- In 2022, he signed with Team Jumbo–Visma, winning the Australian National Time Trial Championships and leading the Tour de Romandie.
- Dennis announced his retirement on February 10, 2023, from professional cycling.
Net Worth & Salary
Rohan Dennis, a former road racing cyclist, has amassed a fortune in the millions, primarily through his successful professional road racing career. His victories, including the UCI Men’s Individual Time Trial World Championships, have contributed to an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2024, complemented by an annual salary exceeding $300,000. Aside from his cycling earnings, he generates income from various performances and events, potentially demanding substantial fees for Instagram postings and sponsorships. His social media posts depict a lavish lifestyle, showcasing a magnificent home.
Personal Life
Rohan Dennis is a married man. He tied the knot to his beautiful wife, Melissa Hoskins in February 2018. In May 2017, Melissa announced the couple's engagement as well as her retirement from competition. The duo is blessed with two children - a son and a daughter. On December 31, 2023, Dennis faced charges of causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and endangering life following an incident in Adelaide. His wife, Melissa Hoskins, was allegedly killed by a vehicle he was driving. She dies on 31st December 2023. After being released on bail, he is set to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March 2024.
Body Measurements
Rohan Dennis is a handsome cyclist. He stands tall at the perfect height of 1.82 meters with a lean body weight of 72 kilograms. His charming features include captivating blue eyes and blonde hair. He has an athletic body type with an attractive personality.
