Sir Chris Hoy announces he has terminal cancer and gives devastating update on his health – Others

British Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has “two to four years” to live after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Hoy, 48, announced in February 2024 that he was undergoing cancer treatment. The six-time Olympic gold medalist took to Instagram explaining how he was “receiving treatment,” including chemotherapy.

“I have some news,” he wrote earlier this year. “Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which was a huge shock as I had no symptoms until then.”

Chris Hoy was one of the stars of the 2012 London Olympics (Credit: Getty)

Hoy initially assumed he had sprained his shoulder, revealing he thought, “I’m getting a little old to lift heavy weights.”

But an initial scan of his shoulder last September showed a tumor, and a second found cancer in his prostate, which has since spread to the 48-year-old’s shoulder, pelvis, hip, ribs and spine.

Hoy revealed that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and that he still has two to four years to live.

In July, Hoy was present at the Paris Olympic Games, providing television coverage for the BBC and looked healthy as he was congratulated by colleagues for doing “so well”.

However, he has kept his diagnosis a secret until now. In an interview with The Times, he spoke emotionally about the diagnosis.

The former cyclist revealed how, in the second round of chemotherapy, he felt “absolutely devastated at the end”.

Hoy explained how, despite the terrible news, he feels “lucky” to still have some time left thanks to medication that will prolong his life.

Chris Hoy is one of Britain’s most successful athletes (Credit: Getty)

“As unnatural as it may seem, this is nature,” Hoy explained.

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

“You remember, ‘I’m not lucky that there are medicines I can take to avoid this for as long as possible.’

“But most of my battle with cancer wasn’t physical. For me, it was in my head.”

Hoy is Scotland’s most successful Olympian and holds the second most British Olympic gold medals behind Jason Kenny.

The 11-time world champion also revealed that he will release a memoir, All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet, in November.

“At heart, I’m pretty positive most of the time and have genuine happiness,” Hoy said.

“This is bigger than the Olympics. It’s bigger than anything. It’s about appreciating life and finding joy.

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“There’s a lot of positivity that can come from this from all angles. I’m really excited that this book can help people.

“It’s a double-edged sword because kids make it even more painful when you’re afraid of what there is to lose. But they also help you appreciate each day and get through those difficult times.”

Hoy also revealed that his wife Sarra was diagnosed with the degenerative disease, multiple sclerosis, just weeks before her cancer diagnosis.