Legendary British cyclist and six-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his cancer diagnosis, revealing that it is unfortunately terminal. The 48-year-old spoke to The Sunday Times, stating that doctors told him he has between two and four years left to live. He first announced he had cancer earlier this year, and has now disclosed that it is primary cancer in his prostate that has spread to his bones, making it stage four. Tumors have been found in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib.
Sir Chris Hoy officially retired from cycling in 2013 after a career that saw him become the third most awarded British Olympian in history thanks to his six gold medals. During his retirement, he has been a regular pundit and commentator for cycling coverage on the BBC. He had not revealed the details of his cancer diagnosis up to this point.
Despite his diagnosis, Sir Chris has maintained a positive attitude and has made peace with his situation. He told The Sunday Times, “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. 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.”
The cycling community and fans of the legendary cyclist have expressed their support and well wishes for Sir Chris in the wake of the announcement. It is clear that Hoy’s legacy in cycling and in British sport as a whole will not be forgotten, as he remains the most successful Olympic cyclist of all time
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