A STUDENT from Breadstone left paralysed from the neck down in a car crash two years ago has completed one of the most physically gruelling events in the country.

Rob Camm, 21, became the first tetraplegic in the world to complete a Tough Mudder when he took to the 12-mile course in Cirencester in a specially-designed wheelchair.

He decided to fundraise for SpecialEffect who supported him following the crash in 2013 which left him in the Intensive Care Unit at Frenchay Hospital for 96 days. They provided him with an eye gaze computer – controlled by blinking and eye movement – to help him get back to normal.

The crash, in September 2013, happened just a week before Rob was due to start studying at York University. He now studies at the University of Bristol and just passed his first year with a 2:1.

Speaking after completing the course he said: "I wanted to do a Tough Mudder before the accident and still want to do it now. I’ve got a wheelchair that’s capable of doing it, so I though why not?

“I’m happy that I've done it, but a bit tired now - but probably not as tired as all these guys who have been round with me."

While Rob wasn’t able to conquer some of the obstacles, he successfully navigated bumpy and muddy terrains during the challenge with his wheelchair.

John Fidoe, vice president of Tough Mudder, who accompanied Rob on the course, described him as inspirational: "We were thrilled to have Rob join us this past weekend at Tough Mudder South West and watch him become the first tetraplegic in the world to complete a Tough Mudder course.

"His strength, determination and courage have inspired all of us at Tough Mudder and Mudders around the world."

Rob hopes his fundraising efforts will help SpecialEffect to provide the technology he was given to even more disabled people.

So far he has raised more than £5,000 for the charity. To donate visit https://www.justgiving.com/Rob-Camm