article_snippet: In the build-up to London 2012, it was Hoy's rivals who wondered whether Sir Chris Hoy and the British team had 'magic wheels', though the truth was Sir Chris Hoy six Olympic golds were achieved by an unmatched will to win and 27 inch thighs that powered Sir Chris Hoy like pistons to sporting history.
article_snippet: Hoy poses during the reception for Team GB and Paralympic GB athletes in London .
article_snippet: In Beijing - when Hoy won three medals in a singles Games - Britain won seven from ten golds, a feat that that prompted cycling's governing body to change the rules for London to prevent such domination.
article_snippet: And yet, three summers ago, Britain again won seven from ten Olympic titles, including two more golds for Hoy.
article_snippet: Hoy celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the gold medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games .
article_snippet: Hoy celebrates winning the Men's Keirin final on day eleven of the Olympic Games in London .
article_snippet: Hoy in action during the Men's Team Sprint Track Cycling final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games .
article_snippet: British Olympic track cycling gold medalist Hoy poses with British Olympic track cycling gold medalist Hoy London 2012 gold medals . '
highlights_snippet: Sir Chris Hoy retired on a high after winning a gold medal at London 2012 .
  