Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly PatrickThursday 09 April 2026 23:03 BSTRace Across the World's Mark finds unexpected connection with driverIn-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.In fullRace Across the World’s Mark shares extraordinary connection with Greek strangerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in