Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion breaks leg in ‘worst’ crash of his life
Sir Chris Hoy has said he walks “with a limp” on crutches after breaking his leg in what he described as the “worst” cycling accident of his life.
Six-time Olympic champion Hoy announced his cancer was terminal in October 2024, but the 49-year-old has continued to ride his mountain bike since entering “a period of some stability” in his treatment.
But in an interview with Sky Sports, the Scot said: “I broke my leg, it’s the worst thing that’s happened recently. “You just don’t jump like you did when you were younger.
“It was a big deal. I’m better now, I’m still on crutches, I’m limping.”
“Worse things happen. I’ve been cycling for 43 years and this is the worst accident I’ve ever had. I’m pretty lucky it’s the worst accident I’ve had in all my years of cycling.”
Hoy, whose seven Olympic medals include a silver, is Britain’s second most decorated Olympian after track cyclist Sir Jason Kenny (seven golds).
He also captured 11 World Championship gold medals and 34 World Cup titles before retiring in 2013.
“I want to live my life and I want to make the most of it. None of us are here forever, so you want to make the most of the time you have and do the things you enjoy,” Hoy said.
“I had an unfortunate spill and that’s how the cookie crumbles. I’m fine now, I wasn’t in the best shape right after, but I’m looking forward to Christmas.”
Hoy announced in February 2024 that he was being treated for prostate cancer.
In October 2024, he confirmed that his diagnosis was terminal after the primary cancer spread to his bones and doctors gave him a life expectancy of two to four years.
Hoy said his terminal cancer diagnosis improved his life “in some ways” because it changed his perspective.
“It’s changed my life, no doubt, but in some ways I think it’s improved my life,” Hoy told BBC Sport in November.
“It’s changed the way I look at a lot of things. I don’t get distracted by the little things as much. I think I just try to focus on the here and now, enjoy the moment, make the most of today and try to find something positive in every situation.”
“I’m doing well. I can continue to do all the things I enjoy, spend a lot of time with my family, and hopefully I’ll be around for a long time.”
