Sir Chris tells of biggest battle

SIR Chris Hoy seemed genuinely taken aback by the incredible ovation he received as he arrived on stage at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

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The Olympian joked the crowd could have been watching Netflix or going to the cinema instead. However, the truth is it's rare you get to spend an evening in the company of a true Olympic hero - and those in attendance would rather be nowhere else than on Hope Street.

The evening was held in celebration of his new memoirs, All That Matters, and Sir Chris reflected on his incredible life story during a wide-ranging chat with Eilidh Barber. The night got underway with a montage of clips that showed just why he is regarded as a national treasure, as it ran through highlights of his six gold medal wins.

While the Scotsman is the face of so many iconic British sporting moments, we all know now how Sir Chris's story took a more poignant turn in September 2023 when he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. The conversation began on his darkest moment as the Olympian provided an update on his health.