John Holman Bentley Williams was born in Eastbourne, the son of a GP, and went on to study medicine at Oxford after completing national service in the Royal Air Force. He was part of the Oxford athletics team as a hurdler and witnessed Roger Bannister’s historic four-minute mile in 1954. After qualifying as a doctor, John took up a career in obstetrics and gynecology, working at various hospitals in the UK and abroad. Throughout his life, he was known for his dedication to his profession and his love for athletics, leaving a lasting impact on those around him.
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