Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic gold medalist, revealed he has cancer but added that he is “optimistic, positive, and surrounded by love.”
After learning of his diagnosis last year, Chris Hoy, 47, wrote a message on Instagram saying he is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He claims the news “came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the countless others who are facing comparable difficulties at this time,” he added. “I am filled with love and am full of optimism and gratitude for it. The past few months have been quite challenging, as you may understand.
But right now, I’m good; I’m still working, riding my bike, and going about my life as usual. The upcoming year of work promises to be fascinating, especially with the July Olympics in Paris. I can’t wait to dive right in, enjoy myself, and tell you all about it.”
Hoy is one of the most successful Olympians from Great Britain in history, dominating the track cycling competition.
At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he competed in the men’s team sprint competition and won a silver medal, his first Olympic medal.
Four years later in Athens, Hoy won his first gold medal in the men’s 1,000-meter time trial.
Hoy was at the top of his game in Beijing in 2008, taking home three gold medals in the three different competitions.
And when he won two more gold medals in the keirin and team sprint at the London 2012 Olympics, he solidified his reputation as one of the sport’s greatest athletes on home soil.
With six gold medals, he was Team GB’s most successful Olympian ever when he retired in 2013. Since then, Jason Kenny has surpassed that number with seven.
In addition, Hoy won 11 world championship medals in his career, his first one being in 1999.
“I had planned to keep this knowledge hidden for the benefit of my young family, but unfortunately, we have been compelled to take action. I appreciate any help, but I’d prefer to do this privately.
On X, the platform that was once known as Twitter, British Cycling honored Hoy with the following message: “Everyone at British Cycling extends their love and best wishes to you and your family, Chris. You are capable of this.
