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Edinburgh's Sir Chris Hoy shares new update on 'death sentence' cancer diagnosis
Edinburgh legend Sir Chris Hoy and said he wants to show "life goes on" despite admitting his cancer diagnosis felt like he received a "death sentence". The 49-year-old was told he had stage four prostate cancer in 2023, going public with the news in February 2024 when he announced he was undergoing treatment, reports The Record. The six-time Olympic gold medallist had visited a doctor with shoulder pain, but a scan later revealed a tumour. He revealed last October that it had spread to his bones, and that he had been told he had two to four years to live. READ MORE: Edinburgh emergency services descend on residential block as street locked down READ MORE: Leith gala day cancelled as 'appalling and dangerous' weather conditions hit Edinburgh He shared his experience of racing at the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational on Friday, June 13, alongside British racing driver and presenter Chris Harris. Speaking to TNT Sport, Hoy said: "I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world. "It changed everything in one sentence, you're told that's not curable, but it's treatable. So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it's terrifying, but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation." He was part of the Academy Motorsport team, with him and Harris securing a 20th place finish with a total time of 37:34:746, with a best lap time of 4:30:864. Hoy famously took part in Le Mans Proper in 2016, finishing 17th out of 60 drivers and 12th in class. Speaking about the race, he added: "It's always been the endurance event. If you get the chance as an amateur driver, this is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake, this is the big one. "I still pinch myself that I got to do it, when you watch on TV or come to watch it live, I still can't quite believe I was out there, elbows out with the big boys. It's different to anywhere else I've been to. "Not many people ever get to race on this track or drive on this track. It was an incredible experience, unlike anything else I've ever done in any sport, let alone in motorsport." It comes as he is due to take part in the Tour de 4 in September, a mass-participation bike ride which he organised with the aim of raising £1 million for UK cancer charities while changing the public's perception of a stage four diagnosis. Speaking about the event, he said: "The bike ride is to try and get as many people together as possible, not just people suffering with cancer but anybody, to show we can keep on living, make the most of every day and live in the present, because that's all any of us have." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. It is due to begin at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow on September 7, and offers participants a choice of four different rides, including giving those affected by cancer the opportunity to ride on static bikes at the venue. Revealing his stage four diagnosis in October, Hoy said: "As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. "You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process. You remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible." He added: "Hand on heart, I'm pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness. This is bigger than the Olympics. It's bigger than anything. This is about appreciating life and finding joy."
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
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- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh's Sir Chris Hoy shares new update on 'death sentence' cancer diagnosis
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh legend Sir Chris Hoy and said he wants to show "life goes on" despite admitting his cancer diagnosis felt like he received a "death sentence". The 49-year-old was told he had stage four prostate cancer in 2023, going public with the news in February 2024 when he announced he was undergoing treatment, reports The Record. The six-time Olympic gold medallist had visited a doctor with shoulder pain, but a scan later revealed a tumour. He revealed last October that it had spread to his bones, and that he had been told he had two to four years to live. He shared his experience of racing at the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational on Friday, June 13, alongside British racing driver and presenter Chris Harris. Speaking to TNT Sport, Hoy said: "I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world. "It changed everything in one sentence, you're told that's not curable, but it's treatable. So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it's terrifying, but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation." He was part of the Academy Motorsport team, with him and Harris securing a 20th place finish with a total time of 37:34:746, with a best lap time of 4:30:864. Hoy famously took part in Le Mans Proper in 2016, finishing 17th out of 60 drivers and 12th in class. Speaking about the race, he added: "It's always been the endurance event. If you get the chance as an amateur driver, this is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake, this is the big one. "I still pinch myself that I got to do it, when you watch on TV or come to watch it live, I still can't quite believe I was out there, elbows out with the big boys. It's different to anywhere else I've been to. "Not many people ever get to race on this track or drive on this track. It was an incredible experience, unlike anything else I've ever done in any sport, let alone in motorsport." It comes as he is due to take part in the Tour de 4 in September, a mass-participation bike ride which he organised with the aim of raising £1 million for UK cancer charities while changing the public's perception of a stage four diagnosis. Speaking about the event, he said: "The bike ride is to try and get as many people together as possible, not just people suffering with cancer but anybody, to show we can keep on living, make the most of every day and live in the present, because that's all any of us have." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. It is due to begin at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow on September 7, and offers participants a choice of four different rides, including giving those affected by cancer the opportunity to ride on static bikes at the venue. Revealing his stage four diagnosis in October, Hoy said: "As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. "You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process. You remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible." He added: "Hand on heart, I'm pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness. This is bigger than the Olympics. It's bigger than anything. This is about appreciating life and finding joy."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sir Chris Hoy competes in Le Mans race – 20 months after life-changing cancer diagnosis
SIR Chris Hoy competed in the Mustang Challenge Invitational at Le Mans, despite his stage four cancer diagnosis. The Scottish sporting legend was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2023, but hasn't let the illness deter him from living life to the fullest. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Sir Chris Hoy and teammate Chris Harris 2 Action shot of Sir Chris' car He has previously competed in Le Mans proper in 2016, but wanted to show this year that his diagnosis doesn't define him. One of the ways he has done this is by taking part in an invitational race at the iconic event this weekend. Sir Chris said on Instagram: "What a few days at LeMans.. after my cancer diagnosis 20 months ago I never imagined I'd be back racing here again, so when the opportunity arose courtesy of Ford performance and Jay Ward to take part in the Mustang Challenge Invitational I grabbed it with both hands. "The circuit de la sarthe is a special place and the magic never fades, it really is a privilege to drive on this historic track. "As my team mate for the week Chris Harris said, you never turn down the chance to drive at LeMans. "Speaking of Chris Harris it was a blast to hang out, talk cars and learn from him, what a job he did in Race 2, P12 from 31st on the grid, making 11 places in lap one amidst the carnage and bringing the Tour de 4 liveried #77 home in style! "I managed P20 from the same grid position in race 1, very happy to have had some awesome battles throughout the 45 minute race and get a proper hit out after frustrations in qualifying. "Massive thanks to Academy Motorsport team for all their hard work and support, what a great bunch they are. "And finally, best of luck to all the drivers in the 24 heures du mans, I wish you a safe and successful race." The six-time gold medal winning star's car featured the 'Tour de four' logo, which is a charity bike ride the cycling hero has organised for later this year. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 Hoy told TNT Sports before racing in France: "This is the Tour De Four, which is a mass participation charity bike ride which I'm organising in September, September 7th. "It's to try and raise £1million for cancer charities across the UK and also try and change perceptions of stage four cancer, because I was diagnosed with stage four cancer almost two years ago now and it shocked me, it rocked my world, it changed everything. "In one sentence you're told its not curable, but its treatable and suddenly you have this death sentence and it is terrifying but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation. "So the bike ride is to try and get as many people together as possible, not just people suffering with cancer, but anybody, to show that, you know, we can keep on living and make the most of every day and live in the present, because that's all any of us have." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Sir Chris Hoy's heartbreaking admission on 'terrifying' cancer 'death sentence'
Sir Chris Hoy announced back in October that he has between just two and four years to live as a result of being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer - something he has described as a 'death sentence' Sir Chris Hoy is continuing to stay positive despite admitting his cancer diagnosis felt like receiving a "death sentence." Hoy announced in February 2024 that he was receiving treatment for prostate cancer. The Scottish cycling legend, who won six Olympic gold medals during the course of his career, was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer back in 2023 when he visited a doctor with shoulder pain. A routine scan quickly turned devastating for the 49-year-old, when doctors discovered a tumour. Hoy then confirmed in October that the primary cancer had spread to his bones and that he had been told by doctors that he has just two to four years to live. Going public with the news that his cancer was treatable but incurable, and subsequently terminal, Hoy told the Sunday Times in October: "As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. "You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process. You remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible." He added: "Hand on heart, I'm pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness. This is bigger than the Olympics. It's bigger than anything. This is about appreciating life and finding joy." However, Hoy has since given a fresh update on his condition amid racing at the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational alongside Chris Harris. Speaking to TNT Sport about his reason for racing at Le Mans, Hoy said: "I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world. "It changed everything in one sentence, you're told that's not curable, but it's treatable. So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it's terrifying, but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation," Hoy said, continuing to put a brave face on things. As part of the Academy Motorsport team for the race which took place on Friday, Hoy and Harris managed to register a respectable 20th-place finish with a total time of 37:34.746 in the Mustang Dark Horse R. Their best respective lap time came during lap five of eight, crossing the line in 4:30.864. It's not the only time that Hoy has graced the famed Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, however, having famously taken part in the 2016 Le Mans Proper in an Algarve Pro Racing-entered LMP2. During that event, Hoy finished 17th overall in a field of 60 drivers, as well as 12th in the LMP2 class. Speaking about the race, he added: "It's always been the endurance event. If you get the chance as an amateur driver, this is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake, this is the big one. "I still pinch myself that I got to do it, when you watch on TV or come to watch it live, I still can't quite believe I was out there, elbows out with the big boys. It's different to anywhere else I've been to. "Not many people ever get to race on this track or drive on this track. It was an incredible experience, unlike anything else I've ever done in any sport, let alone in motorsport." It comes as Hoy is set to take part in the Tour de 4 come September, a mass participation charity bike ride which he has organised with hopes of raising £1million for UK-based cancer charities while challenging public perception of stage four cancer. Speaking about the event, he said: "The bike ride is to try and get as many people together as possible, not just people suffering with cancer but anybody, to show we can keep on living, make the most of every day and live in the present, because that's all any of us have." Kicking off and finishing at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow come September 7, 2025, the Tour de 4 offers participants four different rides to choose from. From a 56-mile Red Ride for seasoned challengers, to a Yellow Ride which aims to give those who have been affected by cancer the opportunity to cycle on static bikes in the centre of the iconic venue for between one and 20 minutes.
