Reminiscences from Dr. A. Eric Dornier, a colleague at Barts (St. Bartholomew's Hospital).
"Barts was delighted to offer him a place. He was, of course, a world athlete but of importance was the fact that not only would he turn out for his country and his club, but that he would also readily appear for London University, the United Hospitals, and for Bart's itself.
He captained the London University team versus Paris University in Paris, and responded to the toast at the evening reception at the Sorbonne -- with white-gloved attendants. (I may say when we entertained Paris back in London we could not offer such luxury). Arthur and I ran the 800m. The French had felt that we would beat both of their university men and asked permission to field an additional non-university runner who, it was hoped, would help France retain a bit of gloire. As I overtook that runner, he tried to hold back my shorts -- but I am pleased to say London ended up one and two. Arthur, of course, was one. He and I were both awarded full colours -- the London University full Purple."