Sir Chris Hoy has hailed teenage darts sensation Luke Littler as a 'true marvel' following his victory at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship final. The six-time Olympic cycling champion, who handed the trophy to the then-17-year-old Littler, expressed astonishment at the young player's composure under pressure.
Speaking ahead of this year's tournament, Hoy told Sky Sports: 'What was remarkable was how Luke Littler, even if he'd been in his late 30s, early 40s, a veteran of his sport, he would still be impressive, but he was 17. It's incredible how calm he was for a guy of his age and truly remarkable.' The cycling legend added that Littler's ability to remain unaffected by the 'cavalcade of chaos' around him stood out.
Hoy, who revealed a terminal cancer diagnosis in October 2024, is set to return to the 2026 final at Alexandra Palace as an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK. Tournament sponsor Paddy Power has pledged £1,000 for every 180 scored, plus £180,000 for any nine-dart finish, as part of its Even Bigger 180 campaign, which has raised over £1 million so far.
The 49-year-old former Team GB star shared a positive health update, stating he is responding well to treatment and learning to live in the moment. He also mentioned recovering from a broken leg sustained in a mountain bike accident, adding: 'I'm doing all right. It's been a funny couple of years, but it changes your perspective on everything.'
