‘I’m a little bit tired’: Briton becomes first person to run the length of Africa

‘I’m a little bit tired’: Briton becomes first person to run the length of Africa

Russ Cook, from Worthing, reaches Ras Angela, Tunisia, after covering more than 9,900 miles across 352 days

After more than 9,940 mile (16,000km) over 352 days across 16 countries, Russ Cook, aka the “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the mammoth challenge of running the length of Africa.

The 27-year-old endurance athlete, from Worthing, West Sussex, crossed the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday afternoon, and planned to celebrate with a party – as well as a strawberry daiquiri – having raised more than £600,000 for charity.

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