Russell Cook has been forced to extend the length of his 360 marathon challenge.
The extreme challenge began at South Africa's most southerly point and will finish at Tunisia's most northerly pointA man running the length of Africa has announced the date he is expected to finish the challenge.
But complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, meant the 26-year-old was forced to extend the challenge."The first person ever to run the entire length of Africa. It's happening," he said.Russell Cook was forced to pause his challenge after he was robbed at gunpoint in Angola
Mr Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", had originally aimed to cover 9,320 miles during the challenge, crossing 16 borders.
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