#world-runners-association

#world-runners-association

Russ Cook completed a 9,940-mile run along the entire length of Africa, raising over 700,000 for charity.

There is a dispute over whether Russ Cook is the first to run the length of Africa, with differing opinions on what technically constitutes the length of the continent.

British runner Russ Cook completed a 10,100-mile run through Africa, facing challenges like armed robberies and illnesses, raising nearly $700,000 for charity.

Controversy arose as the World Runners Association disputed Cook's claim to be the first to run the full length of Africa, citing previous records by other runners.