Sir Chris Hoy shares large well being replace and ‘fingers crossed’ hope of extending life
Sir Chris Hoy has voiced optimism that a new trial drug could prolong his life.
The Team GB legend was told he had just two to four years to live when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023. Hoy collected 37 medals throughout a stellar career as a track cyclist and claimed Olympic gold on six occasions, including at London 2012. He held the title of Britain’s most successful Olympian until 2021.
However, three years ago, his world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, which had spread from his prostate to his bones. The 50-year-old has demonstrated tremendous courage, championing awareness campaigns and organising events to support various charities.
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Yet Hoy remains optimistic as he battles the disease. He has now disclosed that certain medications are undergoing trials which may become available in the coming years and could potentially extend his life, reports the Mirror.
Speaking on Track Radio ahead of its launch on May 4, he said: “I’m doing well. It’s just kind of, it just goes on. You sort of live from scan to scan and blood test to blood test. The meds are working for now.
“They’ll stop working at some point and then you switch to a different medication and you just keep focusing on the present. But in terms of things that are coming down the line, some really exciting new drugs are in the trial stage.
“They are showing really, really impressive results. So fingers crossed for those and hopefully, if all goes well, they should be out in a year or two for standard treatment.
“It’s always nice to know you’ve got a few more lines of defence stacked up. But right now, everything’s going well and I’m just trying to focus on enjoying the moment and making the most out of each day.”
In 2025, Hoy initiated The Tour de 4, a charity cycling event. This has already raised £3.1million and he shared why he felt compelled to establish it.
He said: “Cancer affects everybody. Nobody is unaffected by cancer. Everyone knows somebody who’s had it or is going through treatment just now.
“Therefore, if we can collectively do something about it… Fight back to punch back against it when you feel so helpless and you’re given the worst possible news. Actually, there is something you can do: you can help people in the future.
“This is something for our kids’ generations and beyond. We hope there’ll be a cure for it and already you know I mentioned some of the new trial drugs that are coming out. There are so many incredible new medications which will be available very soon.
“So if we can keep raising the money, providing support, building a community to help people who are going through a difficult time, then you know it’s making the best of a very difficult situation.”
