Aussie runner raises millions for charity during record-breaking run across Australia
In Aussie fashion, Nedd Brockmann celebrated finishing his 4,000 km run by chugging a beer out of his shoe
For the last two months, Nedd Brockmann of Sydney has captured the hearts of many Australians with his record-breaking supported run across the country. Last week, the 23-year-old finished his journey after a whopping 4,000 kilometres in 46 days from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to Sydney’s Bondi Beach–raising over $2 million for homelessness.
Brockmann set out with the goal of breaking the (supported) transnational record of 43 days, set by Achim Heukemes of Germany in 2005. He also had the goal of raising $250 for every kilometre, which equates to one million dollars of proceeds toward the charity, We Are Mobilise.
For a kid who only started running through the pandemic to lose weight, Brockmann has now etched his name into the Australian history books, becoming the fastest Australian-born athlete to run across Australia.
The former electrician travelled a mind-blowing 100 kilometres a day and maintained a bright smile on his face the entire way.
Brockmann shared every step of his journey with his Instagram followers: from maggots growing in his toes from the rain to his body shutting down on him, the Aussie remained in good spirits, updating and inspiring many.
Thousands have packed the promenade at Bondi to cheer 23-year-old Nedd Brockmann's arrival. The sparkie set off from Perth in September, vowing to run 3800km for homelessness charity Mobilise. pic.twitter.com/PczobCTp4q
— The Sydney Morning Herald (@smh) October 17, 2022
Thousands of people came out to support Brockmann as he finished his journey at Bondi Beach. Upon arrival, Brockmann celebrated in Australian fashion by performing “a shoey” in front of the crowd.
Brockmann has received many nominations for Australian of the Year, an award program that promotes active citizenship and seeks to elevate local heroes as role models.
This was not Brockmann’s first running challenge. In 2020, he ran 50 marathons in 50 days and raised 100,000 Australian dollars for Red Cross.
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