The race includes four of the five fastest marathon men in history, with Dr Rogers responsible for overseeing and providing medical support to elite athletes in the run up to, during and after the event. The elite field includes able bodied and wheelchair athletes from across the world, including former world record holder for 5000 and 10000m, Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele and British marathon record holder Sir Mo Farah. 

Dr Rogers has significant experience in delivering medical care at sporting events across the globe in his previous roles as Chief Medical Officer to British Triathlon, Institute Medical Officer to British Athletics and Chief Medical Officer to Team GB at Youth Olympic Games. He previously competed for Sale Harriers Manchester as a middle distance runner, and won Northern Ireland senior titles at 800 and 1,500 metres.

On Sunday 23 April, there are around 50,000 runners expected to complete the 26.2 mile course around London’s iconic landmarks. Stationed along the route, there will also be 1,500 St John Ambulance staff as well as doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists and paramedics. Thankfully, most runners will never even know that these healthcare professionals are there, however they are on hand to provide support if needed.

Dr John Rogers (in the green vest on the left) competing against Mo Farah at the British Championships 1500m final, 2003.

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