Sir Chris Hoy, the Olympic cycling champion, has revealed the heartfelt message he plans to pass on to his children as he faces terminal cancer with remarkable courage.
The six-time Olympic gold medallist's advice to pursue one's passions perfectly encapsulates the integrity and determination that have defined his illustrious career.
Despite his devastating diagnosis, Hoy continues to inspire others with his positive outlook.
The sporting hero was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023 after a routine check-up for a shoulder strain unexpectedly revealed a tumour.
Sir Chris Hoy revealed In an interview conducted in 2017 the key lesson he intends to impart to his children
InstagramFurther scans showed the cancer had originated in his prostate and had already spread to his bones.
In October 2024, the 49-year-old Scotsman bravely went public with his diagnosis, revealing doctors had given him an estimated two to four years to live.
In an interview conducted in 2017, the same year his daughter Chloe was born, Hoy shared the key lesson he intends to impart to his children.
"The biggest thing I've learnt and will be passing on to my children will be: do what you're passionate about and you enjoy, don't use that as a cop out but as long as you give it your best you will enjoy it and get the most out of life," he said. "That's what I've done."
Despite his terminal diagnosis, Hoy has remained firmly in the public eye, using his platform to encourage men across the country to check whether they are at risk of prostate cancer.
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The 11-time world champion has approached this challenge with the same determination that characterised his sporting career.
His public advocacy has certainly made his family proud, including his wife Sarra and their two children, Callum and Chloe.
Amid his own battle with cancer, Hoy faces the additional challenge of supporting his wife Sarra, who is battling an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis.
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Sir Chris Hoy and Lady Sarra Hoy are 'refusing to be victims' as they battle cancer and MS respectivelyGETTYThe couple's joint health struggles have created uncertainty about their future together.
In his latest book, 'All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet', Hoy discusses the worry they share over their health issues.
"The future is a great unknown for us both now," Hoy writes in his book.
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Sir Chris Hoy won six gold medals for Team GBPA"There are moments where everything becomes unsteady and life feels too precarious, especially if we think too much about the future and the kids. Will we be around to care for our kids, will they be ok?
"But we find our way back from the pitfall of trying to predict the future."
Sarra has found what Hoy describes as "a characteristically courageous way to frame our situation."
