The six-time Olympic gold medallist said of his serious leg injury: 'You just don't bounce like you do when you're younger'

Olympic cycling legend has announced that he “smashed” his leg in his “worst crash in 43 years” as he undergoes his cancer treatment. The accident will be deeply frustrating for him - and for anyone unfortunate enough to have such an injury, there are certain symptoms the NHS advises you to look out for.

Since retiring from professional cycling 11 years ago, the six-time Olympic gold medallist said of old age: “You just don't bounce like you do when you're younger.” The NHS urges anyone who thinks they may have broken a leg to seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Describing the crash, Hoy said: "It was a big one. I'm doing better now, I'm still on cru

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