Runner reunited with doctors who saved him after street collapse

After recovering, he asked BBC Breakfast to help him track down the pair, as he wanted to “say thank you face-to-face”.

The doctors saw his appeal and got in touch, leading to an emotional reunion in a park near where Mr Williams collapsed.

Dr Clarkson said he had not been sure that Mr Williams would survive and had been “over the moon” when he heard the runner had recovered.

“It was an immense feeling, [as] it had been playing on my mind every day,” he said.

Dr Hamilton added that it had been “nice to finally have an answer on what happened”.

Mr Williams said the experience had given him a new perspective on life.

“I think it makes you realise there are so many nice people out there,” he said.

“I’ve never been a big believer when people say it’s not your time, but I clearly get that now.

“I’m meant to have another go definitely, which I’m going to take advantage of.”