Briton set to complete epic Africa run

Russ Cook's epic endeavour has seen him live up to his "hardest geezer (man)" nickname with health problems, visa issues and even an armed robbery to contend with on his over 16,000 kilometre (9,900 mile) journey.

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Britain's Russ Cook (C) runs, with supporters who joined him for the final leg of the 16,000km challenge to run the length of Africa from South Africa's Cape Agulhas to Tunisia's Cape Angela to raise money for charity, in town of Ghazela, north east of Tunis on April 7, 2024. (AFP)