Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has given his support to The BIGGER 180, the charity partnership with Prostate Cancer UK at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.
The Scottish hero won six Olympic track cycling gold medals and 11 World Championships during a decorated career, before moving into motorsport.
However, the 48-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023, and has been given between two and four years to live.
Hoy made an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Friday ahead of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, where he encouraged men to take Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker to check their risk in just 30 seconds.
"Early detection of prostate cancer is vital and it can be treated," said Hoy.
"When I told a friend about my diagnosis, he went to his doctor for a PSA test and it turned out he had cancer too. But luckily he caught it early enough and now he's been given the all clear."
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The BIGGER 180 sees £1,000 donated by Paddy Power to Prostate Cancer UK for every 180 achieved at the World Darts Championship, while a £180,000 bonus for every nine-darter will be split equally between the charity, the player and a lucky fan attending the event.
Funds raised through The BIGGER 180 will be used to support Prostate Cancer UK's ground-breaking TRANSFORM trial, aimed to find ways to diagnose prostate cancer earlier.
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