Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he is battling terminal cancer and has been given a prognosis of “two to four years” to live. The 48-year-old former track cyclist, who announced in February that he was undergoing chemotherapy, shared the devastating news in an interview, admitting that his illness was terminal from the start.
Hoy, who initially dismissed shoulder pain as a gym injury, learned through scans that the cancer in his shoulder had metastasized from primary prostate cancer to his pelvis, hip, spine, and ribs. Despite the grim diagnosis, Hoy expressed gratitude for the treatment extending his life, while emphasizing that the hardest part of his battle has been mental, not physical.
In a further blow, Hoy also revealed that his wife, Sarra, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, adding to the emotional strain the family is facing. Despite the challenges, Hoy remains philosophical, noting the opportunity to prepare and say goodbyes—a chance many don’t get.
A decorated Olympian, Hoy won his first Olympic medal in Sydney in 2000 and went on to claim six golds across Athens, Beijing, and London, alongside 11 world titles. Now focused on spending time with his family, Hoy reflected on the natural cycle of life and expressed his determination to live fully in the time he has left.
