Russell Cook became the first person ever to run the entire length of the African continent. The 27-year-old Briton set off from his home on April 22, 2023 with a clear plan.
On June 24 in Angola he was robbed at gunpoint, and his and his team's phones, cameras, cash, visas and passports were taken. On the 200th day, a doctor in Nigeria forced him to stop and take a short rest. Last night, after 16 countries, 16,000 km and 352 days, he finally crossed the finish line.