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Foreign Office warns man against entering Algeria for Africa fundraising run

A man running the length of Africa for charity has been warned by the UK Foreign Office to avoid travelling through Algeria because of safety concerns. Russ Cook, from Worthing in West Sussex, has covered more than 7,500 miles in 279 days, but ...

25 Jan 2024 at 15:02

Man running length of Africa gets green light to enter Algeria after visa issues

A man running the length of Africa has been given the green light to enter Algeria to continue his gruelling challenge after facing visa issues which left his venture “hanging in the balance”. Russ Cook, from Worthing in west Sussex, has been ...

29 Jan 2024 at 12:43

Man’s running challenge across Africa ‘hangs in the balance’ due to visa issues

A man jogging the length of Africa for charity has said his journey now “hangs in the balance” because of visa issues. After nearly 7,500 miles (12,000km) and 278 days of running, Russ Cook said his Project Africa challenge could be cut ...

23 Jan 2024 at 21:42

Ultra-runner Russ Cook joins Prime Minister on run around London landmarks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined ultra-runner Russ Cook for a run around some of London’s landmarks and described Mr Cook as “powerful” and “inspiring”. The pair met inside 10 Downing Street, which press were not invited to, and were ...

25 Apr 2024 at 21:10

A man shouted ‘well done Russ’ at the Prime Minister and ultra-runner Russ Cook

A video of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak jogging with ultra-runner Russ Cook appears to show them being heckled by a man shouting “you f****** wanker.” It has been shared multiple times and is gathering thousands of likes on social ...

08 May 2024 at 08:31

Teenager to be joined by ‘Hardest Geezer’ for final leg of running challenge

A teenager running a mile a day in April to raise money for a mental health charity said it will be “an honour” to be joined by Hardest Geezer Russ Cook for the final leg of his challenge. Marcus Skeet, 16, has run one mile ...

30 Apr 2024 at 08:00

‘Hardest Geezer’ announces long-distance running return at London Marathon

Hardest Geezer Russ Cook, who ran the entire length of Africa, will return to long-distance running at the London Marathon on April 21. Mr Cook, from West Sussex, said he planned to run the marathon for charity despite ...

17 Apr 2024 at 00:10

‘Hardest Geezer’ arrives at Euros for first England game

Charity fundraiser Russ Cook made it to the first England match of Euro 2024 after running from Wembley to the stadium in Germany. The 27-year-old, known as Hardest Geezer, left Wembley Stadium on June 11 in a bid to ...

17 Jun 2024 at 10:02

Man running length of Africa sets off on final leg of challenge

Man running length of Africa set to cross finish line after 352 days on road

A man who has been running the length of Africa in a mammoth challenge which has seen cross 16 countries and cover over 16,000km has embarked on the final leg of his venture. Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, ...

07 Apr 2024 at 14:27

‘Hardest Geezer’ finishes mammoth challenge to run length of Africa

‘Hardest Geezer’ makes history as first person to run full length of Africa

A man from West Sussex has said he is feeling “pretty tired” after completing his gruelling challenge to run the length of Africa by crossing the finish line in Tunisia. Russ Cook, from Worthing, spent 352 days ...

07 Apr 2024 at 23:42

‘Hardest Geezer’ is not first man to run length of Africa, says running group

A Briton’s claim of being the first person to run the length of Africa has been thrown into doubt after it was contested by a running association. Russ Cook, nicknamed the Hardest Geezer, celebrated crossing ...

08 Apr 2024 at 13:20

Danish runner contesting Russ Cook’s claim says he wants to get ‘facts correct’

A Danish ultrarunner contesting a Briton’s claim to be the first person to run the length of Africa has said the British man has pulled off an “incredible achievement” but he wants to “get the facts ...

08 Apr 2024 at 19:22

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