Sir Chris Hoy health update as he lands new job after cancer diagnosis | Other | Sport

Sir Chris Hoy has landed himself a new job for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which gets underway today (Thursday). His announcement arrives after the British Olympic legend pressed on following his cancer diagnosis, having been informed he has prostate cancer in 2024.

His cancer unfortunately spread to his bones and Sir Chris was informed that his cancer is terminal, with doctors delivering a prognosis of two to four years to live. The 50-year-old continues to be an inspiration as he campaigns for more awareness surrounding prostate cancer, with attention next turning to the Games.

The cycling icon’s latest role with TNT Sports is yet another testament to his refusal to let his illness define him. Sir Chris has also recently spoken candidly about his current health.

Sir Chris faces a busy summer ahead after securing a reporting role with TNT Sports for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where cycling will feature amongst the disciplines on offer.

TNT Sports has assumed full broadcasting rights for the Commonwealth Games from the BBC, which had previously served as the event’s broadcast home.

Scott Young, executive vice president of WBD Sports Europe, TNT Sports’ parent company, said: “Our company has a great relationship with Sir Chris Hoy. We reached out to him to see if he would like to be a part of what we were doing, and we’re delighted we’re working together again.

“I can’t speak for his emotion, but we’re delighted he is part of the team. He was a phenomenal athlete, a great ambassador for the sport and a fantastic bloke.”

Young revealed that Sir Chris’ role will extend well beyond cycling coverage. He said: “He will be everywhere, not just at the cycling. It’s one of our reasons for having our studio based up in Glasgow.

“So that people like Chris Hoy can not only be in the studio there and telling the story of the Games, as we lead up to track cycling, but then be in the venue and on the ground and able to help bring that to life. This was his decision. And we fully support any other decision he needs to make [health-wise] during the Games.”

The cycling legend holds cherished memories of the Commonwealth Games, having claimed two gold and two bronze medals at the Manchester Games in 2002 and Melbourne in 2006.

Speaking in June, Sir Chris confirmed that his spirits remain high. “I’m doing fine, thanks,” he told the Press Association.

He went on to say: “It’s trying to demonstrate, rather than just talking about it, that all these people who are in a similar situation to me – living with stage four cancer – that there’s plenty of life left in us, and we’re determined to make the most of it, and not have cancer define who you are.”

Last year, the Olympic icon was involved in a serious mountain bike accident, which he described as “the worst crash I’ve ever had” and resulted in a severely broken leg.

In a recent interview with The Times, he revealed that staying physically active helps him shift his focus away from his diagnosis, while noting that his recovery from the injury has been a gradual process.

“It’s served me well in my life to try and challenge myself, so if you’re going to do something, make the most of it,” he said.

Expanding on the accident in November 2025, which occurred in South Wales while mountain-biking with friends, he revealed: “My lower leg kind of went with it. Basically, the top of my leg was detached from the bottom half.

“I was, like, what have you done to yourself? You’ve smashed your leg up, you’re never going to be able to walk again properly and you’ve potentially set yourself back with your treatment.

“I’d look at the reflection and it looks like both legs are going the whole way. Strength comes from the neural link – how efficient your brain is at recruiting as many of the muscle fibres as possible. So that’s one of the little tricks we used to do to try and keep that mind-muscle connection.

“It does feel at times like you’re in a boat with a few holes and the boat is sinking, and you’re trying to bail the water out with a bucket. But you know it would be going down a lot faster if you weren’t doing the exercise. I often think, with the work I’m putting in, if I wasn’t on these [cancer] meds I’d probably be feeling superhuman right now.”