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What school did Chris Hoy go to?
The University of Edinburgh
University of St Andrews
Chris Hoy/College
Is Chris Hoy Scottish?
Sir Chris Hoy is a Scottish cyclist, multiple world champion and Britain’s most successful Olympian. At Beijing in 2008, he became the first Briton since 1908 to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
When was Chris Hoy born?
March 23, 1976 (age 45 years)
Chris Hoy/Date of birth
Where in Edinburgh did Chris Hoy grow up?
Murrayfield
Early life. The son of David and Carol Hoy. Chris Hoy grew up in the suburb of Murrayfield, Edinburgh, and was privately educated at George Watson’s College, followed by two years at the University of St Andrews studying Mathematics and Physics until 1996.
How did Chris Hoy become famous?
Hoy took up cycling at age seven. He competed in bicycle motocross racing until 1991, when he turned briefly to mountain biking. Hoy won a team sprint silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. In 2002 he became a double world champion in the kilometre time trial and team sprint.
How old was Chris Hoy when he started cycling?
Hoy, whose first bike cost £5, was inspired to cycle at age six by the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Before track cycling, Hoy raced BMX between the ages of 7 and 14 and was ranked second in Britain, fifth in Europe, and ninth in the world.
Who is Sir Chris Hoy on the BBC?
SIR CHRIS HOY has joined the BBC for their coverage of the Tokyo Olympics this month. The cycling legend will be giving all his insight and knowledge as former Team GB pal Jason Kenny goes for gold once again this summer. Who is Sir Chris Hoy? The 45-year-old Scotsman is a former track cyclist who competed in four summer Olympic Games.
Where did Chris Hoy finish in the World Cup?
Hoy competed in the World Cup Classics series’ final event in Copenhagen, Denmark in February, helping his team to a gold medal in the team sprint event. However, he crashed out during the men’s Keirin final and was forced to miss the final day of competition, including the men’s sprint.
How many Olympic gold medals does Chris Hoy have?
Chris Hoy, in full Sir Christopher Andrew Hoy, (born March 23, 1976, Edinburgh, Scotland), British cyclist whose six career Olympic gold medals are the most won by any Briton and more than any other cyclist has won. Hoy took up cycling at age seven. He competed in bicycle motocross racing until 1991,…