Sir Chris Hoy completes 255km charity cycle across Cambodia for impoverished kids
dailyrecord.co.ukSir Chris Hoy has completed a 255km (158-mile) cycle ride across Cambodia to raise cash for impoverished kids.The six-time Olympic gold medallist has been told he has between two and four years to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
But he is feeling well and took on the challenge for ISF Cambodia.He led the five-day ride between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, which helped raise more than £500,000.
ISF gives educational and sporting opportunities to underprivileged children in the country and Chris has supported the charity since 2020.He was joined by fellow Olympic cyclist Jason Queally and Paralympic rower David Smith on the trip.
Chris, 48, said: “What a week. Over half a million pounds raised from our bike tour across Cambodia and last week’s dinner in Hong Kong.
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