'Iron Fran' Benali gears up for latest mind-blowing challenge

Banali is hoping to raise a million for cancer charities
He'll swim 2.4 miles each day

Former Saints footballer Francis Benali is preparing to tackle seven Iron Man triathlons in seven days - starting tomorrow!

He'll run one hundred and eighty three miles, swim sixteen miles and cycle an eyewatering seven hundred and eighty four miles in one week.

The Southampton legend - who's fifty - is hoping his latest challenge will help him break through the million pound barrier for Cancer Research UK.

'Enjoying' an ice bath on his last challenge!

To track his progress, visit ironfran.co.uk, which includes interactive challenges.