A man hopes to run, swim and cycle over 1,500 miles (2414km) across five countries for charity after his father was diagnosed with terminal
cancer. Triathlete Matthew Bennett, 33, from Rossett, near Wrexham, plans to raise £250,000 for The Prostate Cancer Charity. He will swim the Strait of Gibraltar, cycle through France and Spain, and run from London to Chester. Mr Bennett’s father, Martin, was diagnosed three years ago. His triathlon, starting Monday, will coincide with The Prostate Cancer Charity’s first ever Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Olympic gold medallist rower James Cracknell, who completed the same challenge in 2008, has backed his campaign. He said: “I understand how mentally and physically demanding this challenge will be.
“I wish Matthew all the best for this event and in his bid to raise such a huge amount of money for The Prostate Cancer Charity.”