Sir Chris Hoy appeared in public for the first time after announcing his terminal cancer diagnosis, with the 48-year-old currently performing punditry duties for the BBC.
The Olympics icon revealed to the Sunday Times that he had been given a terminal cancer diagnosis and has between two and four years to live.
Hoy has been flooded with support in the time since, with many sporting figures wishing him all the best.
The 48-year-old is currently in Denmark for the World Track Cycling Championships, with the Olympics legend working as a pundit.
Sir Chris Hoy appeared in public for the first time after announcing his terminal cancer diagnosis, with the 48-year-old currently performing punditry duties for the BBC
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He appeared on the BBC for their Sunday coverage of the tournament.
And when quizzed on how he’s doing, Hoy insisted he was happy to be back in such a memorable environment.
“I’m doing well, thanks. I’m having a great week, some incredible performances and hopefully some more to come,” said Hoy.
“It’s always great to be back in the track centre, so many familiar faces, team mates, coaches, rivals and happy memories for me coming back to Copenhagen from 2002 and 2010.”
Hoy previously worked as a pundit for the BBC at the Paris Olympics.
His comments come after he shared an image on himself on social media posing with his BBC colleagues.
Hoy wrote: “Great to be out in Copenhagen for the World track cycling championships broadcasting with the wonderful BBC sport team.
“Some truly incredible performances; world records and a new generation of future stars showing us what they can do.
“You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me.
“Onwards!”
Hoy first revealed he had cancer back in February.
He was reportedly forced to announce the news after a journalist had learned of his diagnosis.
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Devastatingly, Hoy also revealed his wife, Sarra, had been diagnosed with MS just weeks before he learned of his own condition.
Sarra’s GP had ordered a scan to investigate a curious tingling sensation in her face and tongue.
Sarra was given her results in November but didn’t tell him until December last year.
Another scan before Christmas revealed that Sarra had ‘very active and aggressive MS’ and that she required urgent treatment.
Sir Chris Hoy won six Olympic gold medals during his cycling career
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Discussing his wife’s diagnosis, he said: “It’s the closest I’ve come to, like, you know, why me? Just, what? What’s going on here?
“It didn’t seem real. It was such a huge blow, when you’re already reeling.
“You think nothing could possibly get worse. You literally feel like you’re at rock bottom, and you find out, oh no, you’ve got further to fall.
“It was brutal.”