Chris Hoy wife Sarra ‘got him through it all’ as he faces ‘difficult’ cancer treatment while ‘surrounded by love’

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SIR Chris Hoy’s wife Sarra who got him “through it all” during his Olympic career will be standing strong by his side while he battles cancer.

The 11-time world champion was handed the shock diagnosis last year – despite him having no symptoms.

He says Sarra, pictured with their children Callum and Chloe, had ‘got him through it all’[/caption]

He took to Instagram today to share the news with fans, as he said he’d been surrounded with love.

And Hoy has always praised his wife of 14 years for being by his side – on and off the track.

In 2012, after winning gold at London’s velodrome, he said: “Sarra has been the one that has really got me through it all.”

The 47-year-old today revealed he’d been diagnosed with the disease last year.

The Scottish Olympian bravely wrote in a statement: ” I have a bit of news.

“Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point.

“I’m currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy, which thankfully is going really well.

“I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals for their amazing help and care.

“For the sake of my young family, I had hoped to keep this information private but regrettably our hand has been forced.

“Whilst I’m thankful for any support, I’d like to deal with this privately.”

In 2012, after winning his sixth gold Olympic medal, Hoy opened up about what gave him strength.

In a TV interview watched by millions, just one year before he retired, the Olympian said: “It is fantastic when you step off the track and the final product is a gold medal.

“It looks like it has never been in doubt, which was not the case with the keirin. To see the performances, you think it must always be good but it is anything but.

“There were troughs and dips in the past four years and she has been there the whole way – never complained and never moaned or become frustrated with cycling because that has been put first over everything.

“When I saw her at the end, and was able to give her a big hug and a kiss, I realised we have done it and gone through it.”

The pair have two children – Callum and Chloe.

They had been together for years before tying the knot in 2010.

Hoy and Sarra have always been open about the struggles they went through with the children, who were both born prematurely.

Son Callum was born 11 weeks early in 2014, with Sarra revealing the trauma that still plagues her.

She told the Yorkshire Post in 2021: “It was 24 hours before I even saw him.

“It was four days before I could hold him and it was like holding a frail baby bird. It was terrifying.

“You are separated from your baby by this huge plastic box and they are covered in wires and tubes. They look so fragile you are worried that you will hurt them.”

Hoy and his wife’s daughter Chloe was also born premature – about three weeks early.

Sarra said: “No one prepares you for having a preterm baby, it is knowing what you can contribute. I was encouraged to touch Callum, but you are scared because they look so fragile.”