LONDON, Oct 20, V7N - Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic cycling champion, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been given an estimated two to four years to live. Hoy, now 48, shared in an interview with The Sunday Times that although he announced his cancer diagnosis in February and said his chemotherapy was going well, he knew from the start that his condition was terminal.

Hoy explained that after experiencing shoulder pain, initially thought to be from gym exercises, scans revealed tumors in his shoulder and metastatic cancer from his prostate that had spread to various parts of his body. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Hoy remains resilient, focusing on mental strength through his battle.

Adding to his personal struggles, Hoy also revealed that his wife, Sarra, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Despite the emotional weight of these challenges, Hoy has expressed gratitude for the time he has been given, allowing him to prepare and make peace with his situation.

Hoy, who hails from Edinburgh, had an illustrious career in track cycling, winning six Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles before retiring in 2013.

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