Meet the world's fastest blind runner

Published: 8:12PM Monday October 19, 2009 Source: Close Up

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For many, the thought of getting home from work and heading out for a run is just a pain.

So imagine same scenario, but you are totally blind.

That does not bother Rob Matthews, the Brit who now calls New Zealand home, who is officially the fastest blind man in the world.

Matt Chisholm speaks to a man who lives, breathes and runs on blind faith.

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