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Sir Chris Hoy Breaks Leg in Mountain Bike Crash

Published 11 December 2025

Sir Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic cycling gold medalist, has broken his leg in a mountain bike crash he described as the worst of his 43-year riding career, even as he continues treatment for terminal prostate cancer.

The 49-year-old Scottish athlete suffered the injury recently while riding his mountain bike, resulting in a hard landing that left him hobbling on crutches. Hoy shared details of the incident during an interview with Sky Sports, emphasizing his determination to keep enjoying the activities he loves despite the setback. "I've smashed my leg up on the mountain bike, that's the worst thing that's happened recently," he said. "You just don't bounce like you do when you're younger. It was a big one. I'm doing better now, I'm still on crutches, hobbling about, but by the time I'm at Alexandra Palace in London for the darts final on January 3, hopefully I'll be a bit more mobile."

Hoy, who retired from professional racing in 2013 after winning 11 world championships and competing in four Olympic Games from 2000 to 2012, has long been an advocate for cycling. The crash, which he called an "unfortunate spill," underscores the risks he accepts as part of living fully amid...

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