Chris Hoy has revealed that he was recognized with most cancers in 2023 and is at present present process remedy.
The six-time Olympic champion and 11-time World champion confirmed in a submit printed on Instagram on Friday that he’s “optimistic, optimistic and surrounded by love” whereas including that the previous few months have been troublesome.
“I’ve a bit of reports. Final yr I used to be recognized with most cancers, which got here as an enormous shock, having had no signs as much as that time,” Hoy wrote.
“I am at present receiving remedy together with chemotherapy, which fortunately goes rather well. I might like to increase my honest gratitude to all of the medical professionals for his or her superb assist and care.”
Hoy received six gold medals on the Olympic Video games in 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing, and 2012 in London. He additionally received 11 world titles throughout 2002, 2004-2008, 2010 and 2012 within the 1km Time Trial, Workforce Dash, Keirin, and Dash occasions.
“For the sake of my younger household, I had hoped to maintain this info personal however regrettably our hand has been compelled. Whereas I am grateful for any help, I might wish to cope with this privately. My coronary heart goes out to the various others who’re additionally going by comparable challenges proper now,” Hoy stated.
Hoy didn’t disclose the kind of most cancers however stated that he had no signs previous to his prognosis. He stated that he’s at present present process remedy and that he’ll proceed to work.
“I am optimistic, optimistic and surrounded by love for which I am actually grateful. As you may think, the previous few months have been extremely troublesome. Nevertheless, I at present really feel positive – I’m persevering with to work, journey my bike and dwell my life as regular,” he wrote.
“It is an thrilling yr of labor forward, not least with the Paris Olympics in July. I am unable to wait to get caught in, have enjoyable and share it with you all.”
Hoy, 47, retired from skilled biking in 2013 along with his report of 17 world titles throughout 4 disciplines.
