Chris Hoy has revealed that he was recognized with most cancers in 2023 and is presently present process remedy.
The six-time Olympic champion and 11-time World champion confirmed in a submit revealed on Instagram on Friday that he’s “optimistic, constructive and surrounded by love” whereas including that the previous few months have been troublesome.
“I’ve a bit of stories. Final 12 months 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 presently receiving remedy together with chemotherapy, which fortunately goes very well. I might like to increase my honest gratitude to all of the medical professionals for his or her wonderful assist and care.”
Hoy gained six gold medals on the Olympic Video games in 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing, and 2012 in London. He additionally gained 11 world titles throughout 2002, 2004-2008, 2010 and 2012 within the 1km Time Trial, Group Dash, Keirin, and Dash occasions.
“For the sake of my younger household, I had hoped to maintain this info non-public however regrettably our hand has been compelled. Whereas I am grateful for any help, I might prefer to take care of this privately. My coronary heart goes out to the various others who’re additionally going by means of related challenges proper now,” Hoy stated.
Hoy didn’t disclose the kind of most cancers however stated that he had no signs previous to his analysis. He stated that he’s presently present process remedy and that he’ll proceed to work.
“I am optimistic, constructive and surrounded by love for which I am really grateful. As you may think, the previous few months have been extremely troublesome. Nevertheless, I presently really feel high quality – I’m persevering with to work, experience my bike and dwell my life as regular,” he wrote.
“It is an thrilling 12 months of labor forward, not least with the Paris Olympics in July. I can not wait to get caught in, have enjoyable and share it with you all.”
Hoy, 47, retired from skilled biking in 2013 together with his file of 17 world titles throughout 4 disciplines.
