(born 1976), Scottish cyclist; full name Christopher Andrew Hoy. A multiple world champion in track cycling, he won his sixth Olympic gold medal in 2012, more than any other previous British athlete. His record for the highest total number of Olympic gold medals won by a British athlete was equalled by Jason Kenny in 2016.
Definition of Hoy, Sir Chris in US English:
Hoy, Sir Chris
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(born 1976), Scottish cyclist; full name Christopher Andrew Hoy. A multiple world champion in track cycling, he won his sixth Olympic gold medal in 2012, more than any other previous British athlete. His record for the highest total number of Olympic gold medals won by a British athlete was equalled by Jason Kenny in 2016.