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Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy reveals cancer diagnosis

Source: PA Archive

Sir Chris Hoy has been diagnosed with cancer, the six-time Olympic gold medallist has announced.

The former track cyclist, who is an 11-time world champion as well as a six-time Olympic champion competed for at four Olympic Games between 2000 and 2012.

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