For Sir Chris Hoy, the mindset that won six Olympic gold medals was exacting and meticulous—a relentless commitment to leaving no stone unturned.
Now, more than ever, that same indomitable focus is being channelled into reframing his entire existence following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
“We normally have a fry-up for breakfast but, when you guys are here, we need to make an effort,” Hoy jokes as BBC cameras follow his life, offering an intimate glimpse into the raw and hopeful realities of living with stage four cancer.
This unprecedented access is the subject of the new documentary, Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me, premiering Thursday, 18 December at 21:00 GMT on BBC One and available on iPlayer from 22:00 GMT.
The film traces Hoy’s journey as he confronts his diagnosis, but more importantly, captures his profound personal realisation: that his platform and champion’s determination can be a powerful force for raising awareness and vital funds for others facing the same illness.
By James Kisoo
