Sir Chris Hoy makes first look since terminal most cancers prognosis
Sir Chris Hoy made his first public televised appearance on Sunday since heartbreakingly revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis.
The six-time Olympic gold medallist emotionally explained over the weekend that he has now been given roughly four years to live after his initial cancer had spread.
Hoy first announced in February that he was undergoing treatment for cancer, but said he was ‘optimistic’ and then worked as a BBC pundit at the Paris Olympics in the summer.
It was hoped that there would be a positive update about his condition as Hoy continued to go through treatments, but the Scot has now admitted he has known for a year that his illness is terminal.
However, it appears Hoy is keen to carry on with his regular duties and appeared on the BBC for their Sunday coverage of the World Track Cycling Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sir Chris Hoy (right) made his first public televised appearance on Sunday since heartbreakingly revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis
Hoy shared a picture of himself with members of the Beeb team and revealing he was ‘feeling fit’ in Copenhagen
In addition to his six Olympic golds, Hoy also won two Commonwealth golds and 11 golds at Track Cycling World Championships
The Team GB icon smiled and appeared in good spirits as he co-hosted with presenter Jill Douglas on BBC Two and also gave a further update on his health.
Continuing his media duties, the 46-year-old admitted he was feeling buoyed by the occasion of being back in the velodrome and maintained steely professionalism throughout the coverage.
‘I’m doing well, thanks. I’m having a great week, some incredible performances and hopefully some more to come,’ said Hoy.
‘It’s always great to be back in the track centre, so many familiar faces, team mates, coaches, rivals and happy memories for me coming back to Copenhagen from 2002 and 2010,’ he added.
Hoy had previously revealed he was ‘feeling fit’ in Copenhagen and was looking forward to the weekend’s racing action in the wake of his terminal diagnosis that shocked the sporting world.
Sharing a photo with Beeb colleagues, Hoy cut an upbeat and positive figure on Instagram, stating: ‘Great to be out in Copenhagen for the World track cycling championships broadcasting with the wonderful BBC sport team.
‘Some truly incredible performances; world records and a new generation of future stars showing us what they can do.
‘You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me. Onwards!’.
The Scot originally went to the doctor in September 2023 for a suspected shoulder strain, only to discover he had a tumour in his shoulder.
A further scan found that the primary cancer was in his prostate, had spread to his bones and is now untreatable, but can be delayed by medical provisions.
Hoy was knighted in 2008 while he was still an active athlete and despite his condition has outlined he plans to ‘be here for many, many more years’ for his wife, Sarra, and their two children.
