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Sir Chris Hoy Breaks Leg in His Worst Bike Crash, Remains Upbeat on Recovery

The six-time Olympic champion says his cancer treatment has reached a stable phase.

Overview

  • Hoy, 49, says a mountain-bike accident left him with a broken leg that he described as the worst crash of his 43-year riding career.
  • He is using crutches and hopes to be more mobile for the World Darts Championship final on 3 January, having presented last year’s trophy.
  • The Olympian continues chemotherapy for Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosed in September 2023 after being given a two-to-four-year prognosis.
  • He reports responding to treatment with a period of relative stability, noting the disease can return and treatments may need to change.
  • Hoy spoke to Sky Sports while supporting Prostate Cancer UK, as darts sponsors pledged £1,000 per 180 to the charity during the tournament.