Sir Chris Hoy Makes First Public Outing Given That Suffering Bike Crash

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


The cycling icon, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 and has given that publicly opened up on his battle against the illness, was dealt another health scare in December when he fell from his saddle during a mountain bicycle mishap.


Hoy likewise had the opportunity to present Littler with the Ballon d'Art prize for throwing the many 180s throughout the course of the tournament - a task which added to Paddy Power having the ability to make a record ₤ 1.25 million donation to Prostate Cancer UK.


The Even Bigger 180 project saw Paddy Power renew their pledge to contribute ₤ 1,000 for each 180 hit and ₤ 60,000 for every single nine-darter hit - with an extra ₤ 120,000 split in between the gamer who hits the nine-darter and a fortunate fan in presence.


They have also run a Darts of Destiny project, which will see one fortunate fan require to the phase during the final to try and win ₤ 180,000 by striking 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 tournament.


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


The heavily decorated 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 offered to the charity, with the funds supporting revolutionary research like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a project which intends to find the best way to evaluate males for prostate cancer and save countless lives every year.


A further ₤ 123,000 was raised through the Darts of Destiny scheme, although the fan - 27-year-old electrical contractor Curtis Griffiths from Wrexham - was not able to win the total reward cash.


Hoy, who was an ambassador of the Even Bigger 180 campaign, stated: 'It's amazing to see the Even Bigger 180 campaign raise a record breaking quantity of money this year.


'Over 1 million is simply mind blowing and the funds raised will make a tangible distinction in the fight versus prostate cancer and assistance numerous males and their households throughout the UK.'


Littler romped to glory for a 2nd year in a row after surging World Youth Champion Gian van Veen 7-1.


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