Sir Chris Hoy Makes Initially Public Outing Since Suffering Bike Crash
Sir Chris Hoy made his very first high-profile public look because given that breaking his leg in a crash the greatly embellished Olympian referred to as the 'worst' of his life, presenting the the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship to defending champ Luke Littler.
The biking icon, who was diagnosed with phase 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 and has considering that publicly opened up on his battle versus the illness, was dealt another health scare in December when he fell from his saddle throughout a mtb accident.
Hoy also had the opportunity to present Littler with the Ballon d'Art prize for throwing one of the most 180s across the course of the tournament - a task 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 renew their promise to contribute ₤ 1,000 for each 180 hit and ₤ 60,000 for each nine-darter hit - with an extra ₤ 120,000 split between the gamer who strikes the nine-darter and a fortunate fan in participation.
They have likewise run a Darts of Destiny project, which will see one fortunate fan take to the stage throughout the last to attempt and win ₤ 180,000 by striking 180 in 9 darts.
The record of 180s hit at the Alexandra Palace this year was smashed, with a total of 1,127 made throughout the tournament.
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 surging Gian van Veen 7-1
This suggested that ₤ 1,127,000 will be offered to the charity, with the funds supporting groundbreaking research study like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a task which aims to find the very best method to evaluate men for prostate cancer and save thousands of lives every year.
An additional ₤ 123,000 was raised through the Darts of Destiny plan, although the fan - 27-year-old electrician Curtis Griffiths from Wrexham - was not able to win the overall cash prize.
Hoy, who was an ambassador of the Even Bigger 180 project, stated: 'It's unbelievable to see the Even Bigger 180 campaign raise a record breaking amount of money this year.
'Over 1 million is just mind blowing and the funds raised will make a tangible distinction in the fight against prostate cancer and aid many males and their families throughout the UK.'
Littler romped to glory for a 2nd year in a row after thrashing World Youth Champion Gian van Veen 7-1.
Littler