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Edinburgh Live
18 hours 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."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Sir Chris Hoy shares new update on 'terrifying' cancer 'death sentence'
The cycling legend was told last year he had between two and four years to live. Sir Chris Hoy says he wants to show that "life goes on" following his cancer diagnosis, despite admitting it felt like receiving 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. 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 had been told he had two to four years to live. However, in a new update on his condition, 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, the Mirror report s. 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 the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. 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."
Wales Online
a day ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Sir Chris Hoy says getting cancer diagnosis was like 'death sentence' in honest admission
Sir Chris Hoy says getting cancer diagnosis was like 'death sentence' in honest admission Sir Chris Hoy has spoken in brutally honest terms about his terminal cancer diagnosis and the effect it had on him as he tries to maintain a positive outlook Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his cancer diagnosis (Image: Phil Walter, Getty Images ) Sir Chris Hoy is maintaining an optimistic outlook despite acknowledging that his cancer diagnosis felt like getting a "death sentence." In February 2024, Hoy revealed he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The Scottish cycling icon, who secured six Olympic gold medals throughout his illustrious career, received a stage four prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023 after consulting a doctor about shoulder pain. What began as a routine scan turned into a life-changing event for the 49-year-old when a tumour was detected. In October, Hoy explained that the primary cancer had metastasised to his bones and doctors had given him a prognosis of two to four years to live. Opening up about his condition, which is treatable but incurable and ultimately terminal, Hoy told the Sunday Times: "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. 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 recently provided an update on his health while competing in the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational with Chris Harris, reports the Mirror. In a conversation with TNT Sport about his participation 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," he continued, maintaining a courageous outlook. Article continues below Competing as part of the Academy Motorsport team on Friday, Hoy and Harris achieved a commendable 20th-place finish, clocking in at 37:34.746 in the Mustang Dark Horse R. They recorded their fastest lap time on the fifth of eight laps, finishing in 4:30.864. Chris Hoy won six Olympic gold medals (Image: PA ) It isn't Hoy's first experience at the renowned Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans; he notably competed in the 2016 Le Mans Proper driving for Algarve Pro Racing in the LMP2 category. In that race, Hoy secured 17th place overall out of 60 competitors and finished 12th in his class. Reflecting on the significance of the event, he said: "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." Article continues below Sir Chris Hoy raced in the 2016 Le Mans Proper (Image: 2016 Getty Images ) It comes as Hoy gears up to participate in the Tour de 4 this September, a mass participation charity bike ride with ambitions to raise £1million for UK-based cancer charities and also to change public perceptions of stage four cancer. Reflecting on the event's purpose, he added: "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." Set to start and conclude at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow on 7 September 2025, the Tour de 4 provides four distinctive rides, catering for a range of participants. The array includes the 56-mile Red Ride for the more experienced participants, and the Yellow Ride that enables those impacted by cancer to cycle on static bikes within the heart of the iconic venue, ranging from a brief one-minute stint up to a full 20 minutes.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- 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.
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Sir Chris Hoy returns to alternative sport as Olympic hero takes on 'very different challenge'
Edinburgh's Sir Chris Hoy will team up with former Top Gear host Chris Harris for the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sir Chris Hoy has confirmed that he will join Top Gear host Chris Harris for the 'Dark Horse Stars' class at the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational having been selected as the first two drivers. The June 11-14 event, held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, will mark the international race debut for the Dark Horse R - with 35-plus Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race cars being shipped over from the US. It marks a return to motor racing at legendary Le Mans for cycling hero Hoy, who revealed that he had incurable stage four prostate cancer last October. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 49, told how he was 'excited' to get back behind the wheel at the French track on social media platform Instagram. Back in 2016, four tears after retiring from track cycling, Hoy completed the Le Mans 24 Hours and was previously part of the British GT Car Racing Championship. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sir Chris Hoy 'excited' to return to Le Mans The Edinburgh native said: 'So excited about this. Huge thanks to Ford Performance. Can't wait to get out in the Mustang and give it a run.' Scott Bartlett, of Ford Performance, added: 'Sir Chris is an incredible man who has delivered on the world stage and is now facing a very different challenge. For him to want to take on Le Mans in a Mustang Dark Horse R is testament to the allure that Mustang has. We are also delighted that he is partnering with Chris Harris, whose global following on YouTube will give us another boost.' Hoy also trailed his Tour De 4 charity bike ride in September in support of other stage four patients. That is taking place at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. The hope is to raise £1 million for 32,000 plus people living with stage four cancer in the UK. Edinburgh native Sir Chris Hoy helps save over 1,000 lives He's recently been credited with saving over 1,000 lives following his decision to go public with his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis. Hoy has since collaborated with Prostate Cancer UK to launch an online 30-second 'risk checker' questionnaire. Since starting, over 180,000 men have taken the test, leading to more than 1,000 people being diagnosed with prostate cancer through PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "So that campaign has saved lives," Sir Chris acknowledged. "In all the chaos and all the fear and all the horror of first being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, you can never imagine any positive outcome coming from that situation. So to know that there is one has given me a purpose. In difficult moments, you remind yourself, actually there is a net positive from this whole situation. And I'm lucky because I have a platform."
