Chris Hoy

Date of Birth: March 23, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: (Still alive)

Biography

Sir Christopher Andrew Hoy, commonly known as Chris Hoy, is a retired Scottish track cyclist and racing driver. Born on March 23, 1976, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Hoy is one of the most successful track cyclists of all time, with six Olympic gold medals and one silver medal to his name. He began his career in cycling inspired by the 1982 movie “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” which featured BMX biking. Hoy initially competed in BMX and mountain biking before switching to track cycling in 1994. Chris Hoy has won numerous World Championships and set multiple world records throughout his cycling career. He was knighted in 2009 for his services to cycling and became a British sporting icon. After retiring from professional cycling in 2013, Hoy transitioned to motorsport and has since competed in events such as the British GT Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

5 Interesting Facts about Chris Hoy

1. Chris Hoy is one of only two British athletes to win six gold medals, the other being Jason Kenny.

2. He was the first British athlete to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games since 1908.

3. Hoy was knighted in 2009, receiving the title of Sir Christopher Hoy.

4. He has a degree in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh.

5. Hoy has a racing car named after him, the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3, which he drove in the British GT Championship.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chris Hoy

1. “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

2. “You don’t have to be the best at everything; you just have to be the best at one thing.”

3. “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.”

4. “Cycling is not just a sport; it’s a way of life.”

5. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Chris Hoy is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Chris Hoy has two children with his wife, Sarra Kemp. Their first child, Callum, was born 11 weeks prematurely in 2014. Their second child, Chloe, was born in 2018.