Sir Chris Hoy’s partner Sarra has posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband on Instagram after news broke this weekend that the British Olympic legend’s cancer was terminal.
The six-time Olympic gold medalist’s diagnosis shocked the sporting world this weekend, after the development came to light following an interview with The Sunday times.
As such, tributes to one of Britain’s greatest ever Olympians poured in from around the world as the sport rallied around one of its heroes.
Now his partner Sarra has broken her own silence with a beautiful message on social media, in tribute to her ‘real superhero’ Hoy.
‘Completely overwhelmed by your sweet, thoughtful and helpful messages. Many people say they don’t know what to say – that’s okay, you don’t have to have the words – just taking the time to send a message is like a soothing balm for the soul. Thank you.
Sir Chris Hoy’s wife Sarra has broken her silence on social media following the cyclist’s diagnosis with terminal cancer
Sarra posted a photo of the couple on Instagram on Thursday, both beaming at the camera
In addition to his six Olympic gold medals, Hoy also won two Commonwealth golds and eleven gold medals at the World Track Cycling Championships
‘I’m told the number of men seeking advice about prostate cancer has increased sevenfold and Chris’ story is likely to save countless lives. This took my breath away.
‘Life is wonderful. We are excited about the future. We have so many more adventures planned…. And I’m lucky that I get to do all this [Chris Hoy] – the most incredible person I have ever met.
‘Watching him on the BBC this weekend was like watching a masterclass in strength of character, dignity and humility. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: he really is my real superhero.’
Hoy’s legacy and impact on British sport cannot be underestimated, having played a starring role in Team GB’s velodrome dominance between 2008 and 2016.
With the upcoming Commonwealth Games now taking place in Glasgow in his home country of Scotland, there have been increasing calls for the competition to be named after Hoy following his unveiling.
Hoy’s first cancer diagnosis came earlier this year, after he visited a doctor in late 2023 after complaining of shoulder pain.
A further scan revealed that the primary cancer was in his prostate, had spread to his bones and is now untreatable but can be delayed by medical facilities.
Sarra himself was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just weeks after the Olympian’s first cancer diagnosis.
Hoy introduced himself as he posed for a photo while attending a cycling final at this year’s Olympics
Sir Chris has previously praised his senior lawyer wife, who he says has been there for him ‘through it all’
Sarra visited her doctor after experiencing a strange tingling sensation in her face and tongue.
Doctors then told her she had an “aggressive” form of MS, a degenerative disease for which there is no cure.
Hoy was knighted in 2008 while still an active athlete and despite his condition, he plans to “stay here for many, many years to come” for his wife Sarra and their two children.
“We are all born and we are all going to die and this is just part of the process,” he said as he revealed the news of his terminal diagnoses.
‘But I’m not lucky enough to be able to take medication that can stop this for as long as possible.’
Despite his life expectancy being glaringly shortened, Hoy remains fit and active in the sport in which he has achieved legendary status as one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes.
Earlier this month he took part in a Peligoni’s Wellness Week event as part of PACE October, which involved seven bike rides over five days in Greece.