Sir Chris Hoy shares he nearly had his leg amputated after horror bike crash

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Sir Chris Hoy shared he nearly lost his leg after a horror bike crash last November.The cyclist revealed medical professionals warned him amputation of his right leg was a possibility.The 50-year-old, who publicly announced his terminal stage four prostate cancer diagnosis in October 2024, described the incident as the worst crash of his career, resulting in multiple fractures that required admission to a major trauma ward.The Scottish cycling legend, who has six Olympic gold medals, made the revelation on his Sporting Misadventures podcast.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Surgeons performed extensive operations on Sir Chris' lower leg, inserting metal rods and screws to repair the damage.The Olympic champion was warned about the danger of compartment syndrome, a serious medical condition where pressure builds rapidly within muscle tissue, cutting off blood supply.Sir Chris was treated in hospital and ultimately avoided any permanent damage, although the experience left a lasting...

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