Sir Chris Hoy Makes First Public Outing Since Suffering Bike Crash

Sir Chris Hoy made his first high-profile public look because because breaking his leg in a crash the greatly decorated Olympian referred to as the 'worst' of his life, providing the the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship to defending champ Luke Littler.


The biking icon, who was identified with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023 and has actually considering that publicly opened on his fight against the illness, was dealt another health scare in December when he fell from his saddle during a mtb mishap.


Hoy also had the opportunity to present Littler with the Ballon d'Art prize for throwing one of the most 180s across the course of the tournament - a feat which added to having the ability to make a record ₤ 1.25 million contribution to Prostate Cancer UK.


The Even Bigger 180 project saw Paddy Power renew their promise to donate ₤ 1,000 for every single 180 hit and ₤ 60,000 for every single nine-darter hit - with an additional ₤ 120,000 split in between the gamer who strikes the nine-darter and a lucky fan in attendance.


They have also run a Darts of Destiny campaign, which will see one fortunate fan take to the stage throughout the final to attempt and win ₤ 180,000 by hitting 180 in 9 darts.


The record of 180s hit at the Alexandra Palace this year was smashed, with an overall of 1,127 made during the competition.


Sir Chris Hoy was on hand to present Luke Littler with the Sid Waddell trophy on Saturday night


The greatly embellished Olympian was on crutches after breaking his leg in the 'worst' crash he had ever suffered on his bike


Luke Littler WINS World Darts Championship by whipping Gian van Veen 7-1


This meant that ₤ 1,127,000 will be provided to the charity, with the funds supporting revolutionary research like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a task which aims to find the very best method to screen males for prostate cancer and save thousands of lives every year.


A more ₤ 123,000 was raised through the Darts of Destiny plan, although the fan - 27-year-old electrician Curtis Griffiths from Wrexham - was not able to win the overall prize cash.


Hoy, who was an ambassador of the Even Bigger 180 project, said: 'It's extraordinary to see the Even Bigger 180 campaign raise a record breaking amount of money this year.


'Over 1 million is just mind blowing and the funds raised will make a concrete distinction in the battle against prostate cancer and aid many men and their households throughout the UK.'


Littler romped to glory for a second year in a row after thrashing World Youth Champion Gian van Veen 7-1.


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