Sir Chris Hoy News

Britain's most successful Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has been announced as the first official ambassador of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Organisers believe the six-times Olympic gold medallist will inspire people to get behind the Glasgow games over the next two years.

The cyclist's new role will see him appear in high-profile promotional campaigns and lend his support to the organising committee.

The city's new velodrome, which opens to the public later this year, is being named in his honour.

He said: "Following an incredible Olympics in London, I'm proud to lend my support to the next great sporting event on home soil."

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Honoured to have witnessed the GB boys take a World Record yesterday in the Team Sprint & @chrishoy get his 5th gold medal. Amazing stuff.

From @MarkCavendish on Twitter: ( 9:04 am, Fri 03 Aug 2012)

@markcavendish cheers mate, we're just trying to keep up with all the exploits of you guys on the road this year!

From @chrishoy on Twitter: ( 9:12 am, Fri 03 Aug 2012)

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Sir Chris Hoy has raced onto Twitter this morning to reflect his historic status as a five-time Olympic gold medal winner.

The king of the velodrome equaled Sir Steve Redgrave's gold haul in style last night as he and the men's team sprinters set a new world record.

"Just updated my twitter bio ;-)," he tweeted.

The change may only prove temporary, though, with Sir Chris tipped to land a sixth gold when he defends his keirin title on Tuesday.

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Sir Chris Hoy, who was the flag bearer for the British Olympic team, has tweeted:

WOW! So lucky to have experienced that, what a privilege. A moment I will remember forever.

From @chrishoy on Twitter: (11:54 pm, Fri 27 Jul 2012)

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Sir Chris Hoy's mother, Carol, has told Daybreak that she is proud of her son, who will carry the British flag at the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday.

Speaking ahead of the Olympics she said: "I'm very proud of Chris for many reasons and I do think he is a role model."

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Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy told ITV News that he thinks fellow British cyclist Bradley Wiggins can win the Tour de France race.

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The British cycling team for the London 2012 Olympics has been named, with Sir Chris Hoy ousted from the individual men's sprint in favour of Jason Kenny.

Sir Chris Hoy: "Whilst I’m obviously disappointed not to be defending all three of my 2008 Olympic titles in London, Jason thoroughly deserves this opportunity and has a great chance of success in the sprint.

"I’m now focussed entirely on the Keirin and Team Sprint and my goals for these two events haven’t changed.”

Victoria Pendleton was named in three events including the individual women's sprint.

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Great Britain's most successful Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy carried the Olympic Torch into Manchester city centre today.

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