Blind teen takes on Tough Mudder

A 17 year old from Rochdale is bidding to become the youngest blind person in the WORLD to run the Tough Mudder..

Azeem Amir's been blind since birth and is running the race in Cheshire next month to raise money for the Manchester Eye Hospital

This year he took part in the Manchester 10k.

LISTEN: Our Reporter Claire Hannah talks to Azeem about why he's putting himself through his paces:

You can follow Azeem's journey on Twitter: @azeem_amir99

To sponsor him go to:

• Azeem Amir
• Blind
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• Rochdale
• Tough Mudder
• world record