Sir Chris Hoy Makes Initially Public Outing Given That Suffering Bike Crash

Sir Chris Hoy made his first high-profile public look since since breaking his leg in a crash the greatly embellished Olympian referred to as the 'worst' of his life, providing the the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship to protecting champ Luke Littler.


The cycling icon, who was diagnosed with phase four prostate cancer in September 2023 and has because publicly opened on his battle against 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 one of the most 180s throughout the course of the competition - a feat which added to Paddy Power having the ability to make a record ₤ 1.25 million donation to Prostate Cancer UK.


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


They have also run a Darts of Destiny campaign, which will see one lucky fan take to the stage throughout the final to try and win ₤ 180,000 by striking 180 in 9 darts.


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


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


The heavily embellished Olympian was on crutches after breaking his leg in the 'worst' crash he had actually ever suffered on his bike


WINS World Darts Championship by whipping Gian van Veen 7-1


This meant that ₤ 1,127,000 will be offered to the charity, with the funds supporting revolutionary research study like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a task which aims to find the best way to screen males for prostate cancer and save thousands of 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, stated: 'It's amazing to see the Even Bigger 180 project raise a record breaking amount of cash this year.


'Over 1 million is simply mind blowing and the funds raised will make a tangible distinction in the battle versus prostate cancer and aid numerous males and their families across the UK.'


Littler romped to glory for a 2nd year in a row after whipping World Youth Champion Gian van Veen 7-1.


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