Despite Heartbreaking Cancer Revelation, Olympics Legend Sir Chris Hoy Remains Positive During World Track Cycling Championships Coverage

To remain optimistic amid life-threatening conditions is not a virtue for the faint-hearted. Demonstrating his unshakeable spirit, Sir Chris Hoy recently came out with his cancer revelation. Per the Brit Cyclist with 6 Olympic and 11 World titles, he has been given anything between 2-4 yours to live. However, surprisingly, that hasn’t kept him away from work.

Ever since Hoy retired as a sportsman in 2013, he has been a frequent face on BBC Sport’s cycling coverage. And now, as the team reached the Ballerup Super Arena, Denmark, to cover the 121 edition of the World Track Cycling Championships between October 16-20, Sir Chris Hoy, accompanied them being the sport specialist and star commentator that he is.

He even took to Instagram to announce that he was doing well and that his well wishers had no reason to worry. “Great to be out in Copenhagen for the World track cycling championships broadcasting with the wonderful BBC sport team,” he wrote. Despite the exacting nature of on-field coverages, Sir Chris Hoy assured, “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!“

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On another note, the 34-time World Cup winner also remained positive about being able to witness the rise of the next generation of talent in the sport. With discernible enthusiasm, he wrote, “Some truly incredible performances; world records a generation of future stars showing us what they can do.” Even with a terminal illness, Sir Chris Hoy continues to keep his chin up and be passionately involved in the sport, which is truly exceptional.

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