Sir Chris Hoy has two to four years left to live after terminal cancer diagnosis
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Olympic icon Sir Chris Hoy has disclosed that he has “two to four years” remaining to live following a recent diagnosis of terminal cancer.
Hoy, who is 48 years old, revealed in February that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. Following a scan in September, a tumor was detected in his shoulder. A subsequent scan identified the primary cancer as originating in his prostate, which has since metastasized to his shoulder, pelvis, hip, ribs, and spine.
The six-time Olympic cycling champion, who has kids aged seven and ten, has recently shared that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is expected to live for another two to four years.
He mentioned that he had kept his terminal diagnosis to himself for a year and also revealed that his wife, Sarra, is suffering from “very active and aggressive” multiple sclerosis following a scan conducted last year.
“Though it may seem strange, this is simply a part of nature,” Hoy shared with The Sunday Times. “We are all born and eventually pass away, and this is just a natural part of life.”
You think to yourself, "Isn't it great that there's medication available to help me avoid this for as long as possible?" However, for me, the biggest struggle with cancer hasn't been physical. It's all been mental.
The ex-track cyclist has won the world championship 11 times and claimed six Olympic gold medals. They represented Great Britain in four Olympic Games held between 2000 and 2012.
Hoy is Scotland's top Olympian and ranks second among British athletes for the most gold medals, just behind Jason Kenny.
In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, just before his memoir All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet comes out next month, Hoy shared, “Honestly, I feel quite optimistic most of the time and I truly experience happiness.”
"This is more significant than the Olympics or any other event. It's all about valuing life and discovering happiness."
There are so many benefits that can arise from this from every perspective. I’m truly thrilled that this book will hopefully be a source of support for others.
"It's a tricky situation because the kids can intensify your worries about what you might lose. However, they also enable you to value each day and help you cope with tough times."
Hoy began his journey in BMX racing before switching to track cycling, where he earned his first Olympic medal in the team sprint event at the Sydney Games in 2000.
He then focused on the one-kilometer time trial, clinching the world championship title before securing gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004. Hoy then expanded his repertoire to include other track sprint disciplines and captained the British cycling team in Beijing, where he won three gold medals.
In the 2009 New Year Honours List, he received a knighthood, and in 2008, he was recognized as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Additionally, he served as an analyst for the BBC during their coverage of the Olympic Games held in Paris last summer.
