LONDON, Oct 21 — Tributes from the sports world and beyond have flooded in for six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy, who revealed he has terminal cancer and a prognosis of “two to four years” to live.*

The 48-year-old athlete announced his diagnosis in February, noting that he was undergoing chemotherapy, which he described as going “really well.” However, he later shared with The Sunday Times that he was aware his condition was terminal from the beginning.

Hoy explained how he initially dismissed shoulder pain as a gym injury, only to discover through scans that he had a tumor in his shoulder and primary cancer in his prostate, which had spread to other areas.

In a further emotional blow, Hoy revealed that his wife, Sarra, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He described this moment as feeling surreal and devastating, saying, “You think nothing could possibly get worse... it was brutal.”

Among those expressing support, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Hoy an “inspiring” figure, while fellow cyclists like Mark Cavendish hailed him as a “hero.” Olympic champion Kelly Holmes and other athletes also shared their condolences and encouragement.

Hoy, who began track cycling as a teenager, won his first Olympic medal in Sydney in 2000 and went on to secure multiple golds in subsequent Games. Despite the grim prognosis, he reflected on the nature of life, stating, “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. But I’ve been given enough time