Sir Chris Hoy was 'angry' as details of terminal cancer leaked forcing public declaration

British legend Sir Chris Hoy has admitted to being angered by details of his cancer diagnosis being leaked. The 48-year-old first , and in a heartbreaking admission this weekend, .

Hoy first learned he had the disease in September 2023, but initially kept the news private as he received treatment.

However, he's now explained why he was forced to make a statement after his wife Sarra received word the media knew of his ordeal.

In a new interview with the Hoy, who said he has been given between 'two and four' years to live, recalled how he was midway through a chemo session when his partner took a call from a friend, who had been contacted by a journalist. "It was very frustrating," he said.

However, despite his anger, he also conceded that the leak was inevitable. "It would have happened at some point. And there was a relief with it. It was awful, because that Pandora's box is opened and you can't shut it. But it was like a pressure release."

Hoy responded with a social media statement to clarify matters, saying: "I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point. I'm currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy, which thankfully is going really well."

The Scot has also now said he's known his condition was terminal for a year, but is philosophical about his situation. He even expressed gratitude that he is able to prolong his time with the benefit of treatment.

"You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process," he added. "You remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible."

Just hours after his terminal diagnosis was revealed, Hoy showed true professionalism by continuing his live punditry work for the . The six-time Olympics gold medalist is currently working at the UCI Cycling World Track Championship in Denmark.

As well as his Olympic haul, Hoy also has 11 world championship wins to his name. His 17 global titles across four disciplines make him the second most successful track cyclist of all time behind Harrie Lavrevsen.

Following his retirement in 2013, he also made a name for himself in motorsport, competing in the 24 Hour of Le Mans race and British GT Championship. He was knighted for his services to sport in 2009.