The self-proclaimed ‘Hardest Geezer’ has shared his celebration of being the first person to run the whole length of Africa. Russ Cook, a resident of West Sussex, finished his challenge on Sunday, April 7, having travelled over 16,0000 kilometres in 352 days and traversed 16 countries.
Given a number of obstacles, including as a gunpoint robbery in Angola, being detained by masked men in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health issues, and trouble getting a visa, his accomplishment—which is said to be that of the first person to run tip to tip from southern to northern Africa—was all the more remarkable.
The 27-year-old departed from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of South Africa, on April 22, 2023. Cook had completed almost 376 marathons by the time he crossed the finish line at Ras Angela, the northernmost tip of Tunisia. He admitted to being a "bit tired" to the media on the final day.
Along the journey, the British man raised almost £600,000 for charitable causes. The funds will be sent to Sandblast, an organisation that raises awareness of the Saharawi people, and Running Charity, which helps young people who are homeless.
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Africa: Briton completes running the length of Africa
