Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he's 'in awe' of Sir Chris Hoy after he revealed this his cancer diagnosis is terminal. Streeting - who survived cancer himself - said: 'I am in awe of how he's dealing with that.'
Olympian Sir Chris Hoy announced that his cancer was terminal at the weekend. Tributes flooded in from across the world of sportSir Chris Hoy 's wife Sarra has posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband on Instagram just days after the British Olympic legend revealed his cancer was terminal.
'Completely overwhelmed by your kind, thoughtful and helpful messages. Many people say they don’t know what to say- that’s ok, you don’t need to have the words - just taking the time to message has been like a soothing balm to the soul. Thank you.In addition to his six Olympic golds, Hoy also won two Commonwealth golds and 11 golds at Track Cycling World Championships
Hoy's legacy and impact on British sport cannot be understated, having spearheaded Team GB's velodrome dominance between 2008 and 2016. Sarra was herself diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just weeks after the Olympian's initial cancer diagnosis.Hoy's cancer was discovered after a trip to the doctor in September last year when the Scot was feeling a strain in his shoulder
'I'm doing well, thanks. I'm having a great week, some incredible performances and hopefully some more to come,' said Hoy. 'Some truly incredible performances; world records and a new generation of future stars showing us what they can do.
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