Sir Chris Hoy has revealed the key message he'll pass onto his children - to pursue what they're passionate about in order to enjoy life which displays the integrity that the Team GB hero is known for.
The sporting hero was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023, following a check-up for a shoulder strain which unexpectedly uncovered a tumour. A subsequent scan revealed that the cancer had originated in his prostate and had already spread to his bones.
Hoy, aged 49, bravely shared his diagnosis publicly in October 2024, revealing that he had been given an estimated two to four years to live. Despite this devastating news, the Scotsman has remained in the public eye, using his platform to encourage men across the country to get checked for prostate cancer.
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The former athlete, who shares two children with his wife Sarra - their son Callum born in 2014 and daughter Chloe arriving in 2017 - has certainly made his family proud through his courage and determination.
In an interview conducted the same year his daughter was born, Hoy spoke about his life after his cycling career and reiterated the key lesson he plans to impart to his children, reflecting the strong work ethic he demonstrated throughout his time in sport, reports Wales Online.
"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 expressed. "That's what I've done."
As he fights cancer, his wife is also struggling with an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis. In his latest book, 'All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet', Hoy opens up about the anxiety they share over their health issues. "The future is a great unknown for us both now," he admitted.
"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? Sarra's treatment can only do so much and her condition is degenerative.
"But we find our way back from the pitfall of trying to predict the future. Sarra has found a characteristically courageous way to frame our situation, something we both come back to and feel grounded by."
