Sir Chris Hoy has made his first TV appearance since revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis.
Back in February, Hoy announced he had been diagnosed with cancer – before he revealed his cancer was terminal, in an emotional interview with The Sunday Times.
Now, the 48-year-old is working as a pundit for the BBC at the World Track Cycling Championships in Copenhagen. When asked how he was doing, he responded: “I’m doing well, thanks.
“I’m having a great week, some incredible performances and hopefully some more to come.”
Hoy also shared an Instagram post of the BBC Sport team along with the caption: “Great to be out in Copenhagen for the World Track Cycling Championships broadcasting with the wonderful BBC sport team.
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“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!”
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Hoy shared he had two to four years left to live in the emotional interview.
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Sir Chris bravely said: “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. But most of the battle for me with cancer hasn’t been physical. For me, it has been in my head.”
Hoy is one of Team GB’s most decorated athletes and the former track cyclist is an 11-time world champion as well as a six-time Olympic champion, competing for Great Britain at four Olympic Games between 2000 and 2012.