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Sir Chris Hoy reveals his cancer is terminal
Sir Chris Hoy celebrating winning the Gold Medal in the Men's Keirin at the London 2012 Olympics, August 7, 2012
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
SIR CHRIS HOY revealed today his cancer is terminal.
The six-time Olympic cycling champion has been given a diagnosis that he has two to four years left to live, according to the Sunday Times.
The 48-year-old Scot revealed in February he was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, but the Sunday Times says he has known for a year his cancer was terminal.
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