Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has shared positive updates on his terminal prostate cancer and has touched on his wife Sarra’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis
17:22, 05 Dec 2025
Sir Chris Hoy has issued an update about his health(Image: PA)
Sir Chris Hoy has shared an update on his terminal cancer diagnosis and his wife Sarra’s ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. The cycling icon learnt of his condition two years ago after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder and ribs.
Medical examinations revealed a tumour, with subsequent scans showing that primary prostate cancer had spread to his bones. In October 2024, the 49-year-old Team GB hero disclosed that his cancer had reached stage four, giving him an estimated two to four years to live.
Speaking on Friday’s The Sports Agents podcast with Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman, Hoy offered an encouraging update on how he’s been coping whilst living with the disease. Discussing his wellbeing, Sir Chris said: “I’m doing alright.
“It’s been a funny couple of years but it changes your perspective on everything and you learn to kind of live more in the moment. In that respect I’m doing really well.”
He added with a chuckle: “I’ve had a bit of a tumble on the mountain bike which wasn’t ideal but apart from that… I think anybody who has gone through a serious health diagnosis will say the same, that you go through that initial period of getting to the stage of acceptance and then you just get on with life.
“Particularly if you’ve got young kids or responsibilities, you just have to get on with it. It’s not easy but you find your way through and once you do, you recognise that you’re still in the same position. None of us know what’s going to happen in the future.”
Hoy won six Olympic gold medals(Image: Getty)
In a conversation with Logan, the six-time Olympic gold medalist opened up about his wife’s health condition, who was diagnosed with MS shortly after his own diagnosis in the run-up to Christmas 2023.
Hoy had previously shared that Lady Hoy, with whom he has two children, initially kept her diagnosis private after undergoing a routine MRI scan due to experiencing tingling sensations in her face and tongue.
He elaborated: “She’s doing fine. It was the final kick in the teeth when you thought it couldn’t get any worse. To get that news literally a month or two after my diagnosis, that was the lowest point really.
“But she’s an incredible human being. We’re still pushing on and we’re still having fun. We’ve got the house decorated for Christmas. There are times when it’s tough but we’re doing really well. There are times where you forget about it. It’s not like two years ago when you woke up and the first thing you thought about was cancer.”
The 49-year-old touched on his wife’s diagnosis(Image: PA)
Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. While there is no cure, medications and various treatments can help manage symptoms such as extreme fatigue, vision problems, and difficulties with walking or balance.
Hoy also voiced his thoughts on the UK National Screening Committee’s decision against making prostate cancer screening routinely accessible for the overwhelming majority of men across the UK.
He stated: “I am extremely disappointed and saddened by the recommendation announced by the National Screening Committee today to rule against national screening for men at high risk of prostate cancer. More than 12,000 men are dying of prostate cancer every year.
“It is now the UK’s most common cancer in men, with black men at double the risk along with men with a family history, like myself. Whilst introducing regular checks for men carrying the BRCA genes is a very small step forward, it is not enough. I know first hand that by sharing my story following my own diagnosis two years ago, many, many lives have been saved.
“Early screening and diagnosis saves lives. I am determined to continue to use my platform to raise awareness, encourage open discussion, raise vital funds for further research and support, and to campaign for change.”
