Sir Chris Hoy: How To Win Gold
Sir Chris Hoy reveals how he went from a cycling club in Edinburgh to becoming Britain's greatest ever Olympian, comparing his experiences with others including Sir Steve Redgrave.
Sir Chris Hoy is Britain's greatest ever Olympian, winning six gold and one silver medal at four Olympic Games. His amazing journey took him from a cycling club in Edinburgh to the biggest sporting stages in the world. But he doesn't believe that he was simply born to be a champion. So how did he do it? And how does his story compare with the other top athletes he meets in this revealing film? With Andy Murray, Lennox Lewis, Sir Steve Redgrave, Rebecca Adlington and Graeme Obree.
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An interview with Sir Chris Hoy
Six young people meet the cycling legend at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Trailer: Sir Chris Hoy - How To Win Gold
Duration: 00:31
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Hoy |
| Participant | Andy Murray |
| Participant | Lennox Lewis |
| Participant | Steve Redgrave |
| Participant | Rebecca Adlington |
| Participant | Graeme Obree |
| Producer | Colin Murray |
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