Moment Scottish sporting hero handed rousing Wimbledon ovation amid cancer fight

SCOTTISH sporting icon Sir Chris Hoy is a regular visitor to Wimbledon – particularly on what is known as ‘Sporting Saturday’.

A friend of Andy Murray‘s, he was also in attendance when the Scot won his Wimbledon crown – along with actors Bradley Cooper and Gerard Butler.

But there was an extra-special moment today when the Olympic cycling hero took a special bow months after he admitted he has been receiving treatment for cancer.

The Olympic legend announced early in the New Year that he discovered he had cancer last year and said it had come as a “huge shock, having had no symptoms”.

The All England Club hand out invites to the Royal Box for top sportspeople on the middle Saturday of the tournament, with the likes of Pep Guardiola and Ben Stokes also invited along.

Rangers-daft celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly, was also in attendance – with swimming star boyfriend Adam Peaty.

Hoy took a seat alongside his wife Sarra and there was a nice moment when he stood to take a bow when announced to the crowd.

Hoy revealed in March that he had had a “long hard winter” undergoing chemotherapy but has remained focused on keeping himself fit.

The 47-year-old had been able to ride his indoor exercise bike almost every day throughout his illness.

He had used a cycling weekend for guests at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire in April as a target for his recovery.

Edinburgh-born Hoy, who has not disclosed what type of cancer he has, won six Olympic golds between 2004 and 2012.

The Scot, who retired from track cycling in 2013, is also an 11-time world champion and the second most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time.

In his statement announcing his diagnosis, he said: “I’m optimistic, positive and surrounded by love for which I’m truly grateful.

“As you might imagine, the last few months have been incredibly difficult.

“However, I currently feel fine.

“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.”

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