Sir Chris Hoy has expressed hope that a new trial drug could extend his life. The Team GB icon was given two to four years to live when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023.
Career and Diagnosis
Hoy amassed 37 medals during a distinguished career as a track cyclist and won Olympic gold on six occasions, including at London 2012. He was the most successful British Olympian of all time up until 2021. But three years ago, his life took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, which spread from his prostate to his bones. The 50-year-old has shown resilience, raising awareness and staging events to benefit various non-profits.
Hope from New Drugs
Hoy remains hopeful, however, as he fights the illness. He has now revealed that some drugs are being trialled that may be available in the next few years and could extend his life. Speaking on Track Radio ahead of its launch on May 4, he said: "I'm doing well. It's just kind of, it just goes on. You sort of live from scan to scan and blood test to blood test. The meds are working for now."
The Scot, who won six Olympic gold medals, added: "They'll stop working at some point and then you switch to a different medication and you just keep focusing on the present. But in terms of things that are coming down the line, some really exciting new drugs are in the trial stage. They are showing really, really impressive results. So fingers crossed for those and hopefully, if all goes well, they should be out in a year or two for standard treatment."
"It's always nice to know you've got a few more lines of defence stacked up. But right now, everything's going well and I'm just trying to focus on enjoying the moment and making the most out of each day."
Charity Work
In 2025, Hoy launched The Tour de 4, a charity cycling event. This has already raised £3.1 million and he opened up about why he was driven to create it. He said: "Cancer affects everybody. Nobody is unaffected by cancer. Everyone knows somebody who's had it or is going through treatment just now. Therefore, if we can collectively do something about it… Fight back to punch back against it when you feel so helpless and you're given the worst possible news. Actually, there is something you can do: you can help people in the future."
"This is something for our kids' generations and beyond. We hope there'll be a cure for it and already you know I mentioned some of the new trial drugs that are coming out. There are so many incredible new medications which will be available very soon. So if we can keep raising the money, providing support, building a community to help people who are going through a difficult time, then you know it's making the best of a very difficult situation."
To listen to the full interview with Sir Chris Hoy tune into Track Radio which will initially broadcast weekdays from 7am to 7pm, with plans to expand in the near future. Track Radio has announced a star-studded line-up of presenters, including Vassos Alexander, Charlotte Daly, and Mark Pougatch.
