Sir Chris Hoy has shared an inspirational message about his cancer diagnosis
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Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about his cancer diagnosis(Image: Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Sir Chris Hoy has issued an inspiring message after being named the headline speaker at an upcoming leadership summit. The Olympic legend has been announced as part of the lineup for The Calling event, which is set to take place in Glasgow.
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The summit was created by businessman Peter Vardy and will be produced by The Peter Vardy Foundation. The Calling will be hosted at the SEC Armadillo on Friday, October 2, where Hoy will discuss how he has used leadership, both on and off the cycling track.
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The six-time Olympic gold medalist and 11-time world champion is one of the greatest cyclists of his generation. However, the 49-year-old was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023 and confirmed his condition was terminal the following year.
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Despite being told he had between two and four years to live, Hoy has continued to be an inspiration to many. He has since raised millions of pounds for charity through various events and showed the strength of his character when discussing his diagnosis.
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Upon being announced for The Calling event, Hoy said: “Leadership is about how you respond when things don’t go to plan. Over the past two years I’ve had to reflect on what really matters and how you show up for the people around you.
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Jake Bayliss Sport Writer – U35s
15:38, 20 Feb 2026Updated 15:39, 20 Feb 2026
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Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about his cancer diagnosis(Image: Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Sir Chris Hoy has issued an inspiring message after being named the headline speaker at an upcoming leadership summit. The Olympic legend has been announced as part of the lineup for The Calling event, which is set to take place in Glasgow.
Article continues below
The summit was created by businessman Peter Vardy and will be produced by The Peter Vardy Foundation. The Calling will be hosted at the SEC Armadillo on Friday, October 2, where Hoy will discuss how he has used leadership, both on and off the cycling track.
Article continues below
The six-time Olympic gold medalist and 11-time world champion is one of the greatest cyclists of his generation. However, the 49-year-old was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023 and confirmed his condition was terminal the following year.
Despite being told he had between two and four years to live, Hoy has continued to be an inspiration to many. He has since raised millions of pounds for charity through various events and showed the strength of his character when discussing his diagnosis.
Upon being announced for The Calling event, Hoy said: “Leadership is about how you respond when things don’t go to plan. Over the past two years I’ve had to reflect on what really matters and how you show up for the people around you.
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