Nedd Brockmann is an Australian Ultramarathon athlete, motivational speaker and former electrician from Forbes, New South Wales.[1][2] he became notable for running across Australia.[3][4]
Nedd Brockmann | |
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| Born | January 8, 1999 Forbes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | Kinross Wolaroi School |
Fundraising
editIn October 2022, Brockmann completed a 3,952 km run from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach across the country to Sydney's Bondi Beach in 47 days. During this time he raised A$1.47 million for homelessness.[5]
In July 2024, a documentary Nedd Brockmann: Runn was released showcasing his extraordinary mission to make a difference as he ran across Australia raising money for homelessness.[6]
In October 2024, Brockmann completed a gruelling 1000 mile (1600 km) run over 12 days to raise money for a homelessness charity raising a total of A$3 million.[7] He was attempting to break the world record set by Greek ultra runner Yiannis Kourous of just under 10 and a half days in 1988.[8] Brockmann completed 3,760 laps of the track at Sydney Olympic Park in 12 days, 13 hours, 16 minutes, and 45 seconds.[9][10]
Publications and Speaking Engagements
editBrockmann has released two books. Through his running and fundraising missions he highlights the urgent crisis of homelessness which he regularly speaks about.[11]
In October 2023 his first book Showing Up: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable tells the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body ‘through hell and back 10 times’ to prove that anything is possible when you break past your own barriers.
In 2024 a second book Fire Up: Live Large, Do Tough Stuff and Give Back was released to share some of the lessons he has learned from the first twenty-five years of his life.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2024[12] | NSW Young Australian of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022[13] | Social Force GQ Men of the Year Award | Won |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Fontaine, Angus (2024-10-13). "'Pain is worthwhile': cult hero Nedd Brockmann defies agony in 1,000-mile charity run". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Boswell, Rachel (2024-10-16). "Ultrarunner Nedd Brockmann Just Ran 1,000 Miles. In 12 Days. Around a Single Track". Runner's World. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Naghten, Tom (2024-10-15). "Nedd Brockmann's run: Live stream, tracker and details for 1000-mile world-record attempt | Sporting News Australia". The Sporting News. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Milne, Keeley (2024-10-03). "This Australian is chasing a 1,000-mile world record". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Doran, Christy (2022-10-17). "Like being 'hit by a bus' 47 times: Nedd Brockman completes 'pretty insane' 3952km run across Australia". Fox Sports. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Sullivan, Matthew (2024-10-03). "Australia is about to be obsessed with Nedd Brockmann again as insane map emerges". new.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Staveley, Patrick (2024-10-18). "Physiotherapist provides update on Nedd Brockmann's health after monstrous 1,610km run that raised $3 million". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Emhail, Isra'a (2024-10-17). "The gruelling injuries Nedd Brockmann endured for 1600km charity run in Sydney". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Nedd Brockmann completes gruelling 1600km run, raises $2.6 million". www.9news.com.au. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Snape, Jack (2024-10-16). "'Inspiring, courageous': Nedd Brockmann completes epic 1,000-mile charity run". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Nedd Brockmann". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Nedd Brockmann | Australian of the Year". australianoftheyear.org.au. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ https://www.gq.com.au/men-of-the-year/nedd-brockmann-men-of-the-year/news-story/e9a0eb27e4a61f2d00ee375d7b457d4a