Russ Cook's mission to run the length of Africa - in pictures
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British runner Russ Cook at the memorial sign marking the northernmost point of Africa, at Cape Angela, on April 7. AFP -
Cook celebrates in Cape Angela, after running the length of Africa. AFP -
A crowd gathered to celebrate as Cook reaches the end of his journey. AFP -
Cook is joined by supporters during the final leg of the 16,000km challenge. AFP -
Cook runs near Cape Angela. AFP -
Supporters dressed as Cook wait to welcome him at the finish line in Tunisia. Photo: Florianne Humphrey -
Cook, known as the 'Hardest Geezer', centre, ran the length of Africa, from Cape Town to Tunisia. Photo: Russ Cook -
The journey covers 16,000km and has taken Cook, seen here in Algeria, more than 350 days to complete. Photo: Russ Cook -
The Briton began his journey in South Africa. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook arrives in Tunisia on April 7. Photo: Florianne Humphrey -
One of two vehicles that have followed Cook's journey. Photo: Florianne Humphrey -
Cook crossed into Namibia on day 16. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook took ill with food poisoning on day 26 in Namibia. Photo: Russ Cook -
On day 64, Cook and his crew were held at gunpoint in Angola, and lost cameras, iPhones and cash. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook in Angola on day 92, having covered 44.8km. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook says he spent hours 'bushwhacking through overgrown jungle paths' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook in Algeria, the second-last country on his journey. Photo: Russ Cook -
Cook crossed the finish line in Tunisia on April 7. Photo: Russ Cook -
The route Cook followed. Photo: Russ Cook
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