A blind local councillor is to take on her first triathlon in the hope it inspires others to believe they too can tackle challenges no matter what level you are at.Ellie Southwood, 41, a Labour councillor in Queen's Park, London, is the only blind participant competing in the Super Sprint at the Blenheim Palace Triathlon, which takes place from June 3 to 4. The event will see her complete a 400m open water swim, 2.9km run and ride a tandem around the 10km course, alongside running coach Sophie Barnard, who will be tethered to her for the run and swim and who has never guided in a triathlon before.
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