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Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic gold medallist says he is being treated for cancer

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Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.

The former track cyclist shared the news on his Instagram account, saying he had hoped to keep the diagnosis private but that his “hand has been forced”.

Sir Chris said he was currently undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, but added “I currently feel fine”.

The 47-year-old said he is “optimistic, positive and surrounded by love” after revealing he was diagnosed last year.

Sir Chris said he was dealt a “huge shock” when he was diagnosed, as he had not had any prior symptoms.

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He did not reveal what type of cancer he is receiving treatment for.

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Chris Hoy (centre) on the podium at The Commonwealth Games in 2002. Pic: PA

The ex-Team GB cyclist, who was knighted in 2008, added his treatment “is going really well” and he is “truly grateful” for the support he’s received.

The athlete added in his statement: “I’m currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy. I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals for their amazing help and care.

“Whilst I’m thankful for any support, I’d like to deal with this privately. My heart goes out to the many others who are also going through similar challenges right now.”

Sir Chris is an 11-time world champion with six Olympic gold medals and one silver at three different games – Athens, Beijing and London in 2012.

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Great Britain's Chris Hoy celebrates after winning the gold medal in Athens Olympic Games 2004 - Men's 1km Time Trial
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Sir Chris won gold in Athens in 2004. Pic PA

These medal hauls made Sir Chris the most successful British Olympian until his tally was surpassed by Sir Jason Kenny in Tokyo.

Announcing his diagnosis, the Scot added: “As you might imagine, the last few months have been incredibly difficult.

“However, I currently feel fine – I am continuing to work, ride my bike and live my life as normal.

“It’s an exciting year of work ahead, not least with the Paris Olympics in July. I can’t wait to get stuck in, have fun and share it with you all.”

MOTD presenter Gary Lineker commented on the news, posting on X/Twitter: “Awful news. Wishing @chrishoy a full recovery. Such a lovely guy.”

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The Great Britain Men's Olympic Sprint Team (left to right) Craig MacLean and Jason Queally and Chris Hoy celebrate winning the Silver medal in the Men's Olympic Sprint Final at the Olympic Velodrome in Sydney. John Giles/PA Archive/PA Images
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(Left to right) Craig MacLean, Jason Queally and Chris Hoy after winning silver in Sydney. Pic: PA

Sir Chris is still the second most decorated Olympic cyclist, with Sir Jason top and Sir Bradley Wiggins third with one less gold than his Team GB teammate.

Chris Hoy was knighted in the New Year Honours List in 2008, after winning three cycling golds at the Beijing games.

Since retiring in 2013, Sir Chris has launched new careers, including in motorsport, where he competed as a Le Mans racing driver.

He has also worked as a TV pundit on the Olympics and as an author – publishing two children’s fiction books.

Sir Chris has been married to Sarra, 38, since 2010 and they have a nine-year-old son, Callum, and a daughter, Chloe, who is six.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At least 10 people have been taken to hospitals following a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City, police say.

Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received multiple reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. She said late Sunday that no arrests had been made yet and that there was no reason to believe there was a threat to the public.

“We’re kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses,” Ward said.

She said that in addition to the 10 people taken to hospitals, more drove themselves. She said victims were in “various conditions.”

Arcadia Lake, located around 13 miles (21 kilometers) north of Oklahoma City, is a manmade reservoir used for flood control that is also a popular recreational spot that offers fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. It’s located in Edmond, an Oklahoma City suburb of about 100,000.

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Cruise ship outbreak leaves 3 dead as officials delay medical evacuations and probe hantavirus threat

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A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has left three people dead and several others ill, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement posted to X.

The U.N. health agency said one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory confirmed, while five additional suspected cases are pending. Of the six people affected, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa.

The WHO said it is coordinating with governments and the ship’s operator to arrange the medical evacuation of two symptomatic passengers, while continuing to assess the public health risk to those still on board.

“Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing, and epidemiological investigations,” the WHO said. “Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew. Sequencing of the virus is also ongoing.”

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The cruise ship MV Hondius is stationary off the port of Praia, Cape Verde, on May 3, 2026. An outbreak of severe acute respiratory illness on board the ship has resulted in two deaths and one patient in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa. The patient tested positive for hantavirus, according to South African health officials. (AFP/Getty Images)

The outbreak is linked to the m/v Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.

Oceanwide Expeditions, which operates the vessel, confirmed that three passengers died during the voyage and that one passenger is being treated in intensive care in Johannesburg.

Two crew members on board also require urgent medical care, the company said.

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As of late Sunday, authorities in Cape Verde had not authorized the disembarkation of passengers requiring medical treatment or broader medical screening, according to the company.

Local health officials have boarded the vessel to assess the situation but have not yet approved the transfer of symptomatic individuals to facilities on land.

“The priority of Oceanwide Expeditions is to ensure that the two symptomatic individuals on board receive adequate and expedited medical care,” the company said.

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Dutch authorities are working to coordinate the repatriation of those affected from Cape Verde to the Netherlands, though the effort depends on approval from local officials, Oceanwide Expeditions said. 

Hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces and can lead to severe respiratory illness.

“While rare, hantavirus may spread between people, and can lead to severe respiratory illness and requires careful patient monitoring, support and response,” WHO said.

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WHO said it has notified global health authorities under international regulations and is continuing to support the response.

“We are currently establishing the full facts and working on appropriate medical care, screening, and next steps,” Oceanwide Expeditions said.

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