Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy announces his cancer is incurable

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has announced that his cancer is incurable.

in one Interview with Sunday Times, He says doctors have told him he has two to four years to live.

He told the Sunday Times he was diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate, which had spread to his bones – meaning it was stage four.

Later on Sunday, the legendary athlete said on Instagram that he is “feeling fit, strong and positive”.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that he was “amazed” by Sir Chris’s courage, positivity and “wonderful message of hope”, adding that “now the whole country will be cheering him on” and sending love. .

48 year old scott Revealed earlier this year That he has cancer. He had not previously disclosed the type of cancer.

Sir Chris won six Olympic golds between 2004 and 2012 – the second highest score by any British Olympian after Sir Jason Kenny’s seven.

He retired from cycling in 2013 and in recent years has been a regular pundit and commentator as part of BBC Sport’s cycling coverage.

Sir Chris told the newspaper that he had known for a year that his cancer was incurable.

Tumors were found in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and ribs.

Sir Chris told the newspaper: “As unnatural as it sounds, it is nature.

“You know, we were all born and we all die, and it’s just part of the process.

“You remind yourself, aren’t I lucky that there’s a drug I can take that will keep it off for as long as possible.”

Sir Chris added: “Hand on heart, I’m quite positive most of the time and I feel genuinely happy. This is bigger than the Olympics. It’s bigger than anything. It’s about appreciating life and finding joy.”

After the Sunday Times article was published, he posted a message on Instagram saying: “You may have seen some articles about my health in the news this weekend, so I just wanted to reassure you all. I am feeling fit, strong and positive.” And I am overwhelmed by the love and support that me and my family have received since then!”

Below the post there were many supportive comments and well wishes, including from fellow former Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish, who called Sir Chris “a man’s hero”.

The Olympian’s cancer was discovered last year after a routine scan of shoulder pain – she thought she had injured herself while lifting weights at the gym – revealed a tumour.

He was with his wife Sarah when the athlete was given the final diagnosis. The couple have two children, Callum and Chloe, who were nine and six years old at the time.

Just before Sir Chris’s tumor was discovered, Sarah had a scan, which later revealed she had multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney called Sir Chris “a man of incredible courage” and sent him well wishes An X post.

Edinburgh-born Sir Chris, who was first inspired to take up cycling by the famous BMX scenes in the film ET, had won six Olympic, 11 World and 43 World Cup titles by the time he retired.

The cyclist first won a gold medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004, and took three more gold medals four years later at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won two more golds at London 2012.

Such was his reputation that he was chosen as Team GB’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympics and again at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics four years later.

A stadium built in Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was named in his honour.

Since retiring, Sir Chris has continued his contribution to BBC cycling coverage, as well as writing several books for children.

This week he is seen BBC Two is co-presenting coverage of the World Track Championships With Jill Douglas in Denmark.