16,000km in 352 days: UK man runs length of Africa

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 7, 2024
British runner Russ Cook completes epic 16,000km journey across Africa in 352 days, facing challenges like theft and injury. Despite setbacks, he persevered, reaching northern Tunisia. Cook reflects on exhaustion but humbly admits 'I'm a little bit tired.' His journey raised over $870,000 for charities, inspiring many with his...

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Published on April 8, 2024 -  01:06
Britain's 'hardest geezer' completes epic run the full length of Africa
Russ Cook on Sunday completed a mammoth quest to run the length of Africa. The Briton arrived at Tunisiaโ€™s Cape Angela after completing the 16,000-kilometre (9,900-mile) journey from South Africa. The epic endeavour saw the 27-year-old live up to his 'hardest geezer' nickname, crossing mountains, tropical forests, and deserts with more than 19 million steps in 16 countries, running the equivalent of 385 marathons in 351 days.

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