Sir Chris Hoy, the Olympic cycling champion, has shared an uplifting update on social media amidst his battle with terminal cancer.
The 48-year-old posted a selfie from a recent cycling trip during a family holiday, showcasing his determination to stay active and positive.
Atop a hill with picturesque views, Hoy captioned the image: “Worth the effort for the view! Keep pushing”.
Despite facing a challenging prognosis of two to four years to live, Hoy continues to embrace life and inspire others with his resilient spirit.
Hoy’s positive outlook extends beyond his own health challenges. The Olympian recently revealed that his wife, Sarra, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Despite facing these dual health battles, the couple remains remarkably optimistic. Hoy shared his wife’s perspective, saying: “She says all the time, ‘How lucky are we?’ We both have incurable illnesses for which there is some treatment. Not every disease has that. It could be a lot worse’.”
Sir Chris Hoy gave fans an update on social media
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This resilient attitude demonstrates the couple’s strength in facing adversity together and fans have responded with an outpouring of support.
One fan wrote: “Literally the entire country is behind you Sir Chris. If anyone can fight cancer, it’s you.”
While this fan said: “The words hero and legend get used all too often and easily, you Sir are a Superman and one of the best role models cycling could ever ask for.”
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The Olympian and his wife took their children on holiday to break the news, hoping to control how the information was conveyed to them.
Hoy’s approach to his condition reflects a profound perspective on life and death. He explained to his children that no one lives forever, but expressed hope to “be here for many, many more years”.
The Olympian views his situation philosophically, stating: “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process.”
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Hoy remains grateful for medical advancements, saying: “Aren’t I lucky that there is medicine I can will fend this off for as long as possible.”
Despite the emotional toll, Hoy and his wife have chosen to be open with their children about his cancer diagnosis. However, they have not yet disclosed Sarra’s MS condition to their young son and daughter.
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