Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy shows 12-week fight back after worst crash left him with broken leg
Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic cycling champion from Edinburgh, has shown a remarkable 12-week recovery from a major mountain bike crash in November 2025. After emergency surgery for a broken leg and knee, he worked hard with therapists and shared his journey on Instagram. By January 2026, he was cycling outdoors again and walking without supports, even as he continues treatment for terminal prostate cancer.
Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic cycling champion from Edinburgh, has shown a remarkable 12-week recovery from a major mountain bike crash in November 2025. After emergency surgery for a broken leg and knee, he worked hard with therapists and shared his journey on Instagram. By January 2026, he was cycling outdoors again and walking without supports, even as he continues treatment for terminal prostate cancer.
