Chris Hoy

Chris Hoy

athlete United Kingdom

Chris Hoy is a retired Scottish track cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest Olympians in British history. He has won six Olympic gold medals and is celebrated for his achievements in the velodrome, particularly in the keirin and team sprint events. Hoy's inspiring presence at sporting events continues to resonate, as evidenced by his emotional appearance at the Six Nations rugby match recently, where he was greeted with admiration despite his battle with terminal cancer.

Born on Mar 23, 1976 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,493
Power
4$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 5,030,000 3,493 $5,100 4$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,493 $5,100 4$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Chris Hoy, an Olympic cyclist, inspired Cotton after also receiving a diagnosis of advanced cancer. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Sintió dolor al orinar, tomó jugo como remedio y el diagnóstico real llegó demasiado tarde

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy announced he had terminal prostate cancer. 5

BBC: Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer claim scientists

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Sir Chris Hoy went public with his own diagnosis in October 2024. 7

BBC: Rapid at-home PSA tests spark concerns