‘Hardest Geezer’ Finishes Running the Length of Africa: Russ Cook of Britain overcame danger in a year of running from South Africa to Tunisia.
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He did it! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook finishes gruelling challenge to run length of Africa
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Quick Glance: He Succeeded! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook Completes Grueling Challenge of Running Length of Africa
- British Russ Cook, self-proclaimed 'Hardest Geezer,' has completed a nearly year-long grueling challenge of running the length of Africa. Starting from the most southern point in South Africa, Cape Agulhas, he finished at Ras Angela, Tunisia, the most northern point of the continent.
- During his journey through 16 countries, Cook faced extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and dangerous situations including armed robbery in Angola and separation from his supporters in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Utilizing social media, he secured a visa to cross the border from Mauritania into Algeria.
- Cook has raised over £600,000 for two charities and plans a celebration with a performance by the band Soft Play to mark his accomplishments. The funds collected will benefit The Running Charity and Sandblast. Despite Africa being his most significant challenge, it wasn't his first, having previously run from Asia to England.
- The 27-year-old invited his supporters to run the final marathon with him and arranged a finish line party featuring a live performance by Soft Play in Tunisia. Through this challenge, known as Project Africa, Cook not only pushed physical boundaries but also raised substantial funds for charitable causes supporting the mental health of young individuals and educating about Sahrawi culture.
These are the shoes the Hardest Geezer wore to run across Africa: Russ Cook rotated some of our favourite Hoka running shoes during his 16,000km run across ...
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Distance queen Gerda Steyn breaks record again in fifth Two Oceans win: Gerda Steyn proved once again that she indeed is the queen of ultra marathon in the ...
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These are the road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town: The Totalsport Two Oceans 21km marathon will be held on Saturday, and the ultra marathon on ...
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UK man runs the length of Africa in 10,000 miles and 352 days | Africanews: “It’s quite hard to put into words, 352 days on the road, long time without seeing ...
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10,000 miles and 352 days later, a UK man reaches his goal of running the length of Africa
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Wind denies Akani Simbine a shot at more 100m history in Maritzburg: A stiff headwind scuppered Akani Simbine’s shot at making more history during the 100m ...
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Gerda Steyn playing cards close to her chest chasing fifth Two Oceans in a row: Few outside her family and friends had heard of Gerda Steyn when she first lined ...
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Ultramarathon runner Russ Cook’s epic run across Africa nears finish line; all eyes on April 7
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Forfeiture unit moves against company allegedly running Ponzi scheme: The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority has been granted an order ...
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From Cape to China, here’s the top 5 most beautiful marathon routes: The beauty of taking part in a marathon is not only the finish line, but the views you catch ...
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'Hardest Geezer' who ran length of Africa reveals next challenge is London Marathon
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Ugandans conquer South Africa’s Two Oceans: A senior tourism officer at the Ministry of Tourism, Ssali powered home in Cape Town in 4.21.29 ...
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Marines defend Calayan, Batan Islands in simulated attack: The Philippine Marine Corps, through the Marine Battalion Landing Team-10, conducted Exercise ...
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The Best African Athletes Going To Paris 2024: The Olympic Games are right around the corner, and Paris, France, is making the final preparations to host this ...
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Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
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Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
Comrades Marathon 2024 route the shortest in history … due to roadworks: The last time the race finished at the Scottsville Racecourse, the race distance was 86 ...
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Van Zyl, Oldknow and Mokoka gearing up for Two Oceans marathon: Cian Oldknow is targeting a podium finish at the hugely popular Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town ...
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Hisense partners with CPT Cycle Tour: Hisense South Africa is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour.
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Africa Live: Kenyan athletics legend Henry Rono dies at 72 - BBC News: The long-distance athlete made history by breaking four world records in 81 days in 1978 - ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: New Records and Political Controversies
- Rose Tata Wekesa breaks world record for longest science lesson.
- Job Sikhala criticizes government for decades.
- Patrick Herminie denies accusations as political staging.
- South African soldiers killed in attack in the Congo.
Gervais Hakizimana, coach of men's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, is due to be buried today in his home country of Rwanda ... Show more bbc.in/42MZ1Z2
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Autopsy Reveals Kelvin Kiptum Died from Head Injuries
- The South African government taps into foreign reserves to reduce debts.
- A Nigerian zookeeper dies saving colleague from a lion attack.
- An Ethiopian army drone strike kills dozens in the Amhara region.
- An autopsy reveals Kenya's marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum died from severe head injuries.
She filmed it by chance: Alica Schmidt stolen from monkey on the beach | Sports: Shocking moment for track and field star Alica Schmidt (25). The sprinter was ...
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#ManifestoCheck: Verifying 9 claims from the Democratic Alliance’s ‘Rescue Plan for South Africa’
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Formula E brought single-seater world championship racing back to South Africa: Twelve months ago, Cape Town hosted its first Formula E grand prix ...
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Sixes Social Cricket club opens new site in London Bridge: A venue reimagining the classic game of Cricket for modern socialites has launched its new site in ...
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Africa Live this week: 19-25 February 2024 - BBC News: Updates from cross the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Penalty for Owners after Tragic Incident in Bar
- Following a tragic incident in a bar in South Africa, where 21 teenagers lost their lives, the owners have been sentenced to either pay a fine or serve 100 days in prison.
- It was determined that the couple was at fault for selling alcohol to minors under 18 at Enyobeni Tavern.
- The incidents in the Eastern Cape province sparked outrage and led to demands for an increase in the legal drinking age.
- According to a toxicology report, their cause of death was suffocation due to overcrowding.
Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon world record-holder dies in car crash in Kenya: Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of ...
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Quick Glance: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Kenyan Car Crash
- World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach tragically pass away in a car accident in Kenya.
- Kiptum loses control of his vehicle in Kaptagat, southwest Kenya, at 11pm local time.
- Tributes pour in for Kiptum from figures like Raila Odinga and Sebastian Coe.
- Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35 officially ratified by World Athletics.
'Major incident' to be staged in Cheshire town centre: The exercise, simulating an emergency incident at a large office block, will include actors playing ...
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End of the road for 58 runners accused of flouting Comrades Marathon entry rules: CMA Race and Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth, has warned all entrants to ...
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Muddy roads, angry farmers and civil war: one man’s epic run from Cape Town to London
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Can Africa’s new free trade treaty boost business on the continent?: African countries that have long traded with others outside the continent are now shipping ...
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Cape Epic: Nino Schurter is one of the favorites with his Danish teammate: The Cape Epic goes into the next round. From March 17th to 24th, the longest and ...
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Ivorian sprinter Cisse joins Omanyala's camp: Omanyala had beaten Cisse for the first time in the 60m indoor in Italy in May 2022.
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Birkett and Fenn win men’s, Solms and Behn take women’s Dusi races: Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn and Abby Solms and Jessica Behn did exactly what was expected ...
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‘Cinderella’ Cian conquers nightmares to arrive at Olympic ball: Cian Oldknow, who trotted out the second-fastest marathon time by a South African woman last ...
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Paid articlePaid Kapp stays part of Proteas' Test plans Down Under: Tazmin Brits and 19-year-old Ayanda Hlubi are among six new players called up to the Proteas Women’s Test ...
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KZN municipality assures residents cemeteries not running out of space: The uMngeni municipality has dismissed claims that there is no space for the dead in ...
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Double trouble for Matthew Sates as he fades at world swimming champs: Racing twice in the space of 36 minutes was too much for Matthew Sates at the world ...
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Blast from the past: Baby Jake makes controversial start to glittering career: Today in SA sport history: February 2
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Paid articlePaid Tshite snatches Mphahlele’s four-day-old national 1,500m indoor record: Tshepo Tshite has relieved his friend and rival Ryan Mphahlele of the South African 1 ...
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Stripped of dignity: Semenya’s ordeal in race for gender identity: The South African is one of the greatest middle-distance track athletes to ever take part in ...
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Does SA’s new Tobacco Bill have enough horsepower to thwart Formula 1 races on TV?
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Australia thumps South Africa in WACA Test on the back of Annabel Sutherland's historic all-round performance
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DM bronze for Laura Raquel Müller: Laura Raquel Müller from Verrenberg gives away many centimeters at the German Indoor Championships ...
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Non-soccer tales from Cote d’Ivoire: For those Nigerians who console themselves about the current hardship by comparing our country to neighbouring West African ...
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⛳🏌️🚩 The moment South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli captured the third DP World Tour title of his career with victory at the Bahrain Championship ... Show more #DPWorldTour #Bahrain #bahrain #golf #dylanfrittelli
Natalia Kaczmarek Shatters Decades-Old Record in Spectacular Season Opener: Natalia Kaczmarek, the 26-year-old Polish sprinter, has kicked off the new season ...
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Worthing man running length of Africa secures Algerian visa: Russell Cook, nicknamed Hardest Geezer, will receive a courtesy visa after doubts over his mission.
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‘Get the man a Greggs for crying out loud!’ The world reacts to the Hardest Geezer’s epic run across Africa
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There from the start: Ford looks back on a century of motorsport in SA: Founder Henry Ford famously quoted that motor racing began five minutes after the second ...
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South Africa: Pretoria residents react to news of Oscar Pistorius release from jail | Africanews
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Worthing man running length of Africa completes longest day: Russell Cook, from West Sussex, runs 110.12km (68.4 miles) through Ivory Coast in a single day.
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How my power trip led to an extra steak on the braai: I visited all 14 Eskom power stations this year to meet the people running them — and made a bet I don’t ...
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Paid articlePaid IN PICS | Fashionistas rub shoulders with racing fans at the 163rd L’Ormarins Kings Plate
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Paid articlePaid More than R1m a month being invested in Paris 2024 hopefuls, say Sascoc: More than R1m a month is being pumped into South Africa's top Olympic and Paralympic ...
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Enbridge: Running With The Bulls (Maintaining A Buy): Enbridge has raised its dividend and expects future increases in EBITDA and distributable cash flow ...
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South Africa hope new players hit the ground running
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Seven Wacky (And Boozy) Races Around The World: Alcohol, food, costumes and ... wife carrying? Around the world, people have imbued weirdness and fun into the ...
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South Africa withdraws 2027 Women's World Cup bid: South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 ...
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How to oust the ANC: make it a Jardine vs Cyril fight: If the MPC could agree on Roger Jardine, running a US-style campaign with him as the figurehead would ...
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I started a running group for black women to encourage people like me: Natasha Thompson shares her inspirational story of creating a community of Black women who ...
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East London man runs 365 marathons in 365 days for charity: An east London fitness fanatic has run 365 marathons in 365 days around public spaces in Redbridge ...
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Nedbank’s white CEO pick raises race concerns: Organisations representing black business have criticised the appointment of Jason Quinn as Nedbank CEO as a ...
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South Africa hope new players hit the ground running: Having rested a number of leading players, the hosts have named batters Matthew Breetzke and Donovan ...
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‘I could not breathe’: Soweto Marathon runner on treading through human waste along 21km route
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Paid articlePaid Nedbank names Jason Quinn as CEO designate: Nedbank on Wednesday announced Jason Quinn as the bank's CEO designate.
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A tale of two marathons: Less than 100km separates the venues of the Soweto Marathon and the Jacaranda City Challenge but they could be on different planets.
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Paid articlePaid Elite British runner forced to pull out of race after being mugged at knifepoint in South Africa
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EDITORIAL | Comfortably broke: is the Post Office worth saving?: After 17 years of decline, the billions invested by the government have been a futile exercise
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Shami races against time to be fit for South Africa Tests, return during England series more likely
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Bonginkosi Madikizela’s political comeback bid flops: Former Western Cape human settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela’s bid to stage a spectacular comeback ...
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Paid articlePaid Sport is the glue that binds the nation, and this government applied that glue: The Springbok team that flew South Africa’s flag high in France in 2023 was a ...
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School visit to a mine ‘changed everything’ for Hendrina manager: As a youngster growing up in Mamelodi, all Tebogo Lekalakala wanted was to become a vet ...
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