Sir Chris Hoy hails 'huge step forward' for prostate cancer after incredible darts campaign

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy made a surprise appearance a year on from his terminal diagnosis of prostate cancer.

The cycling legend revealed last year he has "two to four years" to live following his terminal cancer diagnosis. He has spent the last 12 months raising awareness, campaigning for men to be screened in their 40s, and helping to raise more than £1m for the cause.

Sir Chris made a surprise appearance at the close of the World Darts Championship final, presenting winner Luke Littler with his trophies. He was a guest of tournament sponsor Paddy Power at Alexandra Palace to urge men to get themselves checked – as the championship ran alongside a huge charity campaign for Prostate Cancer UK.

Luke Littler, 17, went on to become the youngest-ever winner of the championship, but revealed he was not fully aware of Sir Chris’ athletic achievements before the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. The darts player admitted it was his mother who explained how iconic the six-time Olympic champion is.

“Days before, I had the news on and he was talking about the prostate cancer,” Littler shared. “I didn’t know much about him. Me and my mum sat down and she told me who he was.

“When my mum and dad came on stage, they pointed out who was Chris. It’s very sad what he’s going through. The limelight is on him and it’s good for him to come on stage and have the confidence to do it.”

Sir Chris posed with Luke alongside the championship trophy and presented the teenager with the Ballon d’Art trophy, recognising the player who threw the most 180s of any competitor in the tournament.

The BIGGER 180 campaign raised more than £1m for the charity through the darts competition, with the sponsor donating £1,000 for every 180 thrown, as well as