Born in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh in 1976, Chris Hoy was educated at George Watsons College before studying at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with a degree in applied sports science.
He competed in BMX racing from the age of seven, at one point being ranked second in the UK, and also represented Scotland in rowing before taking up track cycling.
That decision saw Hoy become Scotland’s greatest ever Olympian, winning six gold and one silver medal between 2012 and 2021. He also won 11 world titles and two Commonwealth gold medals.
He lives in Edinburgh with his wife Sarra and their two children.
Earlier this month he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2023 and had been given between two and four years to live.
Here are 15 interesting quotes from the athlete over the years - including his reaction to his illness.
9. Chris Hoy on...his life
"I have had an amazing life traveling the world and competing, doing what I love." | Getty Images
10. Chris Hoy on...food
"Thai food became one of my favorite types of food, it's so delicious, and when you finish a meal it's a double whammy; it tasted great and was pretty healthy." | Getty Images
11. Chris Hoy on...being Scottish and British
"I've said numerous times how proud I am to be Scottish and how proud I have been to compete for Britain, too, and I don't think these two things necessarily have to be mutually exclusive." | Getty Images
12. Chris Hoy on...his talents
"I'm a bit rubbish at everything apart from cycling." | Getty Images