Mani Jegathesan MBBS (Mal), MRCPath (UK), FCAP, FRCPath (UK), FRCPA (Aust)

Tan Sri Dr Mani Jegathesan, fondly referred to as the ‘Flying Doctor’ for blazing the tracks around Asia despite being a doctor, was an icon in the 1960s, regarded as the “Golden Era” of Malaysian athletics. In his heyday, he was regarded as the fastest man in Asia, and he is also a renowned doctor and researcher. He tells us here about his close collaboration with COHRED, and its impact, over the years.