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Image source, Sport ReliefEddie Izzard has done it! He has run 27 marathons in 27 days for Sport Relief.
Relive live text updates & watch video highlights from South Africa.
On Day 27, Eddie ran two marathons in one day in Johannesburg.
By the end of the last leg, he had raised a magnificent £1,351,722
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Why not check out this map of Eddie's routes so far, and to come...
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In tribute to Mandela, Eddie reads a poignant passage from the great man's memoirs.
Watch and listen below.
Quote MessageI learnt that courage was not the absence of fear...
Quote Message...but the triumph over fear.
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Tim Cruse-Drew
Physio
Quote MessageHe doesn't realise the enormity of what he's taking on...
Watch back over this morning's highlights below.
Tim has his doubts
Lie-in this morning? Watch Eddie's interview with BBC Breakfast from earlier today.
Eddie Izzard: 'Running with cameras is tricky'
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Tim Cruse-Drew
Physio
Tim Cruse-Drew is the man getting Eddie Izzard through his insane 27-marathons-in-27-days mission.
He's a trained physio and an all-round superman. We decided to ask him a few questions about how we can all make sure we don't need hip replacements by 50...

Tony Hall
Director-General, BBC
Quote MessageI’d like to thank everyone who’s got involved… whether you’re running a mile, or aiming to compete with Sport Relief heroes like Eddie Izzard, Greg James and Jo Brand, thank you – and good luck.
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Watch Eddie LIVE in South Africa as he's being interviewed from the UK.
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It's going to be a hot one.
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...he is going up a mountain...
Amazing effort everyone. Thank you so much for all your support.
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