Cycling great Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he is receiving treatment after being diagnosed with cancer last year.
The Scot – who won six Olympic gold medals for Team GB between 2004 and 2012, also collecting a team sprint silver at the 2000 games – announced the news via his Instagram account on Friday.
The 47-year-old revealed he was diagnosed with cancer last year having shown no previous symptoms, and said he was now undergoing chemotherapy.
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Hoy, who is also an 11-time world champion, asked for privacy for his family and said he was still looking forward to working as a pundit during an Olympic year.
“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,” Hoy said in his social media post.
“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.
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“For the sake of my young family, I had hoped to keep this information private but regrettably our hand has been forced.
“While I’m grateful for any support, I’d like to deal with this privately. My heart goes out to the many others who are also going through similar challenges right now.
“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.”
