Race Across the World star finds surprise link to good samaritan in Greece

10 Apr 2026 • 6:08 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • In-laws Mark, 66, and Margo, 59, are competing in the BBC's Race Across the World challenge.
  • Their participation is motivated by Mark's late wife and Margo's sister, Julia's, 'last wishes'.
  • While in Greece, they were offered a ride to a bus station by a driver named Nomi.
  • Nomi revealed her mother died of cancer three years prior, mirroring the circumstances of Mark's wife's death.
  • An additional connection was discovered as Nomi's mother was an architect, the same profession as Mark before his retirement.

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