BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chris Hoy, Britain, Olympic gold medallist of men's cycling sprint race.

    Date of birth: March 23, 1976

    Gender: Male

    Height: 1.86 meters

    Weight: 92 kg

    Place of birth: Edinburgh, Britain

    Residence: Salford, Britain

    Sport: Cycling Track

    Event(s): Men's keirin;

    Men's team sprint;

    Men's sprint

    Career: 2000, silver medallist of men's sprint at Sydney Olympics

    2004, gold medallist of men's 1km time trial at Athens Olympics

    2008, gold medallist of men's keirin at the Manchester world championships.