Nedd Brockmann

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Nedd Brockmann
Born (1999-01-08) 8 January 1999
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
EducationKinross Wolaroi School

Nedd Brockmann (born 8 January 1999) is an Australian ultramarathon athlete, motivational speaker and former electrician from Forbes, New South Wales.[1][2] He became notable for running across Australia in 2022, taking 47 days from coast to coast, currently he is the joint third fastest person to run across Australia laterally.[3][4]

Fundraising

In 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$2.6 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]

In September 2024, Brockmann founded a choccy milk company Nedd's Milk [11] with a goal to raise $10 million dollars for homelessness charity We Are Mobilise. The business closed in May 2026 with Brockmann citing a highly competitive dairy industry which had become too difficult to sustain.

Publications and speaking engagements

Brockmann has released two books. Through his running and fundraising missions he highlights the urgent crisis of homelessness which he regularly speaks about.[12]

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

Year Award Result
2022[13] Social Force GQ Men of the Year Award Won
2024[14] NSW Young Australian of the Year Nominated
2026[15] NSW Young Australian of the Year Won
2026[16] Young Australian of the Year Won

See also

References

  1. Fontaine, Angus (13 October 2024). "'Pain is worthwhile': cult hero Nedd Brockmann defies agony in 1,000-mile charity run". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  2. Boswell, Rachel (16 October 2024). "Ultrarunner Nedd Brockmann Just Ran 1,000 Miles. In 12 Days. Around a Single Track". Runner's World. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  3. Naghten, Tom (15 October 2024). "Nedd Brockmann's run: Live stream, tracker and details for 1000-mile world-record attempt | Sporting News Australia". The Sporting News. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. Milne, Keeley (3 October 2024). "This Australian is chasing a 1,000-mile world record". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  5. Doran, Christy (17 October 2022). "Like being 'hit by a bus' 47 times: Nedd Brockman completes 'pretty insane' 3952km run across Australia". Fox Sports. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. Sullivan, Matthew (3 October 2024). "Australia is about to be obsessed with Nedd Brockmann again as insane map emerges". new.com.au. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  7. Staveley, Patrick (18 October 2024). "Physiotherapist provides update on Nedd Brockmann's health after monstrous 1,610km run that raised $3 million". Sky News. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  8. Emhail, Isra'a (17 October 2024). "The gruelling injuries Nedd Brockmann endured for 1600km charity run in Sydney". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  9. "Nedd Brockmann completes gruelling 1600km run, raises $2.6 million". www.9news.com.au. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  10. Snape, Jack (16 October 2024). "'Inspiring, courageous': Nedd Brockmann completes epic 1,000-mile charity run". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  11. Ignacio, Celene (23 November 2023). "Nedd Brockmann launches Nedd's Choccy Milk at Woolworths". Inside FMCG. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  12. "Nedd Brockmann". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  13. https://www.gq.com.au/men-of-the-year/nedd-brockmann-men-of-the-year/news-story/e9a0eb27e4a61f2d00ee375d7b457d4a
  14. "Nedd Brockmann | Australian of the Year". australianoftheyear.org.au. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  15. https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/2026-nsw-australians-of-year-announced
  16. Carr, Cameron (25 January 2026). "Astronaut and three other 'visionaries' rewarded with Australian of the Year Awards". SBS News. Retrieved 25 January 2026.