Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, crossed the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday saying ‘I’m pretty tired’.
A man from West Sussex has become the first person to run the full length of Africa after he crossed the finish line in Tunisia.
Mr Cook set off from South Africa’s most southerly point on April 22 2023, facing visa complications, health scares and an armed robbery in his bid to become the first person to run the length of the continent. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, where he has been sharing regular updates on his quest, he said: “Can’t quite believe it but we’ve managed to pull off Soft Play playing the finish line party in Tunisia.
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