Russ Cook claimed to be the first to complete the epic challenge after arriving at the finishing line in Tunisia on Sunday.
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.
However, the 27-year-old’s claim has been challenged by the World Runners Association – a group made up of seven athletes who have successfully circumnavigated the world on foot. “Mr Olsen ran through Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa. He hereby fulfilled the criteria for a full-length run across Africa,” said WRA president Phil Essam.
He arrived in Ras Angela, Tunisia’s most northerly point, at about 4.40pm on Sunday and was greeted with shouts and cheers from those who had flown out to meet him. “It would be awesome to get people moving more. I’m a big believer in sport in general doing wonders for people’s lives. It changed my lifestyle.
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