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

Sir Chris Hoy made his very first prominent public appearance because since breaking his leg in a crash the heavily 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 safeguarding champ .


The biking icon, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 and has given that openly opened up on his battle versus the illness, was dealt another health scare in December when he fell from his saddle throughout a mountain bike accident.


Hoy also had the opportunity to present Littler with the Ballon d'Art trophy for throwing one of the most 180s across the course of the competition - a feat which contributed to Paddy Power being able to make a record ₤ 1.25 million contribution to Prostate Cancer UK.


The Even Bigger 180 project 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 between the player who hits the nine-darter and a lucky fan in presence.


They have likewise run a Darts of Destiny project, which will see one lucky fan take to the stage throughout the final to attempt and win ₤ 180,000 by striking 180 in nine darts.


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


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


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


Luke Littler WINS World Darts Championship by thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1


This implied that ₤ 1,127,000 will be provided to the charity, with the funds supporting revolutionary research like the organisation's TRANSFORM trial, a project which aims to discover the very best method to screen men 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 electrician 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 quantity of money this year.


'Over 1 million is simply mind blowing and the funds raised will make a tangible difference in the fight against prostate cancer and assistance countless guys and their families across the UK.'


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


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