Ammon News - Sir Chris Hoy has been hailed as "inspiring" for sending a "wonderful message of hope" after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis.

The six-time Olympic cycling champion gave an interview to the Sunday Times, in which he said doctors have told him he has between two and four years to live.

Well-wishes to Sir Chris have poured in from sporting stars, politicians and thousands of others on social media after he posted on Instagram on Sunday to say he was "feeling fit, strong and positive".

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the "whole country" is behind the 48-year-old, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he was "in awe" at the Scot's courage and positivity.

Sir Chris told the Sunday Times that he had been diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate, which had spread to his bones - meaning it was stage four.

The legendary athlete revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed, but he had not previously disclosed the type of cancer.

BBC