Sir Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Updated 19/10/2024 at 23:59 GMT+1
Sir Chris Hoy has received a terminal cancer diagnosis. The six-time Olympic gold medallist announced he has between "two to four years" to live in an interview with The Sunday Times. Hoy won six Olympic gold medals and one silver medal during a stellar cycling career. Hoy also won 11 World Championship gold medals and was knighted in 2009 for services to sport.
Sir Chris Hoy, former professional cyclist, performs the Coup de Baton ceremony prior to the Men's Sprint, Finals on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France
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Sir Chris Hoy has announced he has between "two to four years" left to live after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
The six-time Olympic gold medallist revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer on social media in February.
A scan in September found a tumour in the cyclist's shoulder.
A second scan showed that it had originated in his prostate before spreading to other areas of his body.
Hoy remained positive despite the news in an interview with The Sunday Times.
"As unnatural as it feels, this is nature,” he said. “You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process.
"You remind yourself, aren’t I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible?
“But most of the battle for me with cancer hasn’t been physical.
"For me, it has been in my head."
Hoy won 11 gold medals at the Track Cycling World Championships and was knighted for services to sport in 2009.
He added that he wants to enjoy life and find joy in the years to come.
“Hand on heart, I’m pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness," he added.
“This is bigger than the Olympics.
"It’s bigger than anything.
"This is about appreciating life and finding joy.
“There’s so much positivity that can come out of this from all angles.
"I’m just really excited that this book [His new memoir All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet] hopefully will be able to help people.
“It’s a double-edged sword, because the kids make it all the more painful when you have the fear of what there is to lose.
"But they also help you appreciate each day and get through those difficult moments.”
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