Sir Chris Hoy Makes Initially Public Outing Because Suffering Bike Crash

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Sir Chris Hoy made his first prominent public appearance because given that breaking his leg in a crash the greatly decorated Olympian referred to as the 'worst' of his life, presenting the the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship to protecting champ Luke Littler.


The cycling icon, who was detected with phase 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 and has since openly opened on his battle versus the illness, was dealt another health scare in December when he fell from his saddle during a mountain bike accident.


Hoy likewise had the opportunity to present Littler with the Ballon d'Art trophy for tossing the many 180s across the course of the competition - a feat which contributed to Paddy Power having the ability to make a record ₤ 1.25 million donation to Prostate Cancer UK.


The Even Bigger 180 campaign saw Paddy Power restore their pledge to donate ₤ 1,000 for every 180 hit and ₤ 60,000 for every single nine-darter hit - with an additional ₤ 120,000 split in between the player who hits the nine-darter and a lucky fan in presence.


They have also run a Darts of Destiny project, which will see one take to the phase during the final to try and win ₤ 180,000 by hitting 180 in nine darts.


The record of 180s hit at the Alexandra Palace this year was smashed, with an overall of 1,127 made during the competition.


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


The greatly embellished 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 thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1


This suggested that ₤ 1,127,000 will be provided to the charity, with the funds supporting revolutionary research like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a job which intends to discover the very best method to screen guys for prostate cancer and save countless lives every year.


An additional ₤ 123,000 was raised through the Darts of Destiny scheme, although the fan - 27-year-old electrical expert Curtis Griffiths from Wrexham - was unable to win the overall cash prize.


Hoy, who was an ambassador of the Even Bigger 180 project, said: 'It's unbelievable to see the Even Bigger 180 project raise a record breaking amount 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 countless males and their families throughout the UK.'


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


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