Sir Chris Hoy promised to prove that “life goes” for patients with cancer before his return to racing car -career.
The British Olympic legend revealed last October that he had was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer the previous year.
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The diagnosis of the six times gold medal winner was a terminal and doctors gave the scot between two and four years to live.
Donate49, it is determined to fully live every day, so much so that he decided to give a racing car that runs again.
The Scot participated in the Dark Horse Stars Class of the Mustang Challenge, which is on the Bill of the Famous Le Mans 24 this weekend.
And Hoy, who raced in 2016 in the entire Le Mans, hopes that he lives his last days what he loves, will inspire other patients with cancer to do the same.
He told TNT Sports: “Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with 4 cancer, and it shocked me, it fluctuated my world.
“It has changed everything in one sentence, you are told that it cannot be cured, but it can be treated.
“So suddenly you have this death penalty and it is frightening, but I am here to show that life is going on in that situation for many people.”
After completing the race, a delighted Hoy went to Instagram to write: “What a few days at Lemans.
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“After my diagnosis of cancer 20 months ago I never thought I would race back here, so when the chance arose with the courtesy of Ford Performance and Jay Ward to participate in the Mustang Challenge Invitational, I grabbed it with both hands.
“The Circuit de la Sarthe is a special place and the magic never fades, it is really a privilege to ride on this historic track.
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“Like my teammate for the week, Chris Harris said, you never reject the chance to drive to Lemans.
“Speaking of Chris Harris, it was great to hang around, talk cars and learn from him.
“What a job he did in Race 2, P12 from 31st on the schedule, with 11 places in round one in the middle of the massacre and brings the Tour the 4 Liveried #77 at home in style!
“I managed P20 from the same schedule position in race 1, very happy that I had some great fights during the 45 -minute race and get a good hit after frustrations in qualifying.
Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with 4 cancer, and it shocked me, it fluctuated my world. “
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“Huge thanks to Academy Motorsport team for all their hard work and support, what a great group they are.
“And finally, good luck for all drivers in the 24 Hures du Mans, I wish you a safe and successful race.”
Hoy will try to pick up £ 1 million for British Charitaire Doelen with Cancer with a charity bike ride in September.
He said: “The bike ride is to try to get as many people as possible together.
‘Not only people who suffer from cancer, but everyone.
“To show that we can continue to live, get the best out of every day and live in the present, because that is all of us.”
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