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SIR CHRIS HOY has bravely revealed he’s battling with cancer.
The cycling and Team GB Olympic icon shared the heartbreaking news with his 57,000 Instagram followers on Friday night.
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INSTAGRAM@CHRISHOYThe 47-year-old revealed he’d been diagnosed with the disease last year – despite not showing any symptoms.
He has, however, not revealed what type of cancer he’s battling.
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.”
Hoy – who will be being supported by his wife Sarra and their kids nine-year-old Callum and six-year-old Chloe – was inundated with messages from well-wishers after opening up on his battle with the disease.
Sir Chris Hoy's Incredible Medal Haul
Olympics
2000 – silver, team sprint (with Craig MacLean and Jason Queally)
2004 – gold, 1km track time trial
2008 – 3 gold, Team sprint (with Jason Kenny and Jamie Staff), Keirin, Sprint
2012 – 2 gold, Team sprint (with Jason Kenny and Philip Hindes), Keirin
World Championships
1999 – silver, team sprint
2000 – silver, team sprint
2001 – bronze, team sprint
2002 – 2 gold, 1km time trial, team sprint
2003 – bronze, team sprint
2004 – gold, 1km time trial
- bronze, team sprint
2005 – gold, team sprint
- bronze, 1km time trial
2006 – gold, 1km time trial
- silver, team sprint
2007 – 2 gold, keirin, 1km time trial
- silver, team sprint
2008 – 2 gold, sprint, keirin
- silver, team sprint
2010 – gold, keirin
- bronze, team sprint
2011 – 3 silver, keirin, team sprint, sprint
2012 – gold, keirin
- bronze, sprint
Commonwealth Games
2002 – gold, 1km time trial
- bronze, team sprint (with Craig MacLean and Ross Edgar)
2006 – gold, team sprint (Craig MacLean and Ross Edgar)reveale
- bronze, 1km time trial
One of his followers said: “Very best wishes to Chris Hoy.”
Another said: “Horrible news. Sending my best to Chris Hoy.”
One remarked: “Get well soon Chris Hoy.”
Another chimed in: “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Chris Hoy.”
Hoy used his brave and emotional post to send other cancer sufferers a message of support.
He said: “My heart goes out to the many others who are also going through similar challenges right now.”
Hoy insists he feels fine at this moment in time and is confident of winning his cancer battle.
He said: “I’m optimistic, positive and surrounded by love for which I’m truly grateful.
“As you might imagine, the last few months have been incredibly difficult.
“However, I currently feel fine – I am continuing to work, ride my bike and live my life as normal.
“It’s an exciting year of work ahead, not least with the Paris Olympics in July.
“I can’t wait to get stuck in, have fun and share it with you all.”
Hoy is regarded by many to be one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes thanks to his World Championships and Olympic medal hauls.
The Edinburgh speedster is an ELEVEN-TIME world champion and SIX-TIME Olympic world champion.
His incredible haul of Gold medals – three of which he won at the 2008 Games in Beijing – made him the second-most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time.
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