Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic gold medallist says he’s being handled for most cancers
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has introduced he has been recognized with most cancers.
The former monitor bicycle owner shared the news on his Instagram account, saying he had hoped to maintain the prognosis non-public however that his “hand has been forced”.
Sir Chris mentioned he was at present present process remedy, together with chemotherapy, however added “I currently feel fine”.
The 47-year-old mentioned he’s “optimistic, positive and surrounded by love” after revealing he was recognized final yr.
It is known Sir Chris was dealt a “huge shock” when he was recognized, as he had not had any prior signs.
He didn’t reveal what sort of most cancers he’s receiving remedy for.
Chris Hoy (centre) on the rostrum at The Commonwealth Games in 2002. Pic: PA
The ex-Team GB bicycle owner, who was knighted in 2008, added he “is going really well” and is “truly grateful” for the assist he is acquired.
The athlete’s added in his assertion: “I’m currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy. I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals for their amazing help and care.
“Whilst I’m grateful for any assist, I’d wish to take care of this privately. My coronary heart goes out to the various others who’re additionally going via comparable challenges proper now.
Sir Chris is an 11-time world champion with six Olympic gold medals and one silver at three totally different video games – Athens, Beijing and London in 2012.
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Sir Chris profitable gold in Athens in 2004. Pic PA
These medal hauls made Sir Chris probably the most profitable British Olympian till his tally was surpassed by Sir Jason Kenny in Tokyo.
Announcing his prognosis, the Scot added: “As you might imagine, the last few months have been incredibly difficult.
“However, I at present really feel superb – I’m persevering with to work, journey my bike and dwell my life as regular.
“It’s an thrilling yr of labor forward, not least with the Paris Olympics in July. I can not wait to get caught in, have enjoyable and share it with you all.”
MOTD presenter Gary Lineker commented on the news, posting on X/Twitter: “Awful news. Wishing @chrishoy a full recovery. Such a lovely guy.”
(Left to proper) Craig MacLean, Jason Queally and Chris Hoy after profitable silver in Sydney. Pic: PA
Sir Chris continues to be the second most embellished Olympic bicycle owner, with Sir Jason prime and Sir Bradley Wiggins third with one much less gold than his Team GB teammate.
Chris Hoy was knighted within the New Year Honours List in 2008, after profitable three biking golds on the Beijing video games.
Sir Chris has been married to Sarra, 38, since 2010 and so they have a nine-year-old son, Callum, and a daughter, Chloe who’s six.
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