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Former sparky honoured for marathon charity effort
Nedd Brockmann raised over $8 million for homelessness after running nearly 4,000 km across Australia in 46 days, inspiring thousands through his endurance and advocacy.
- On January 25, 2026, Nedd Brockmann, former electrician and endurance runner, was named Young Australian of the Year for NSW at the national Australian of the Year awards ceremony in the nation's capital.
- His coast-to-coast run covered more than 3,900 km and raised more than $2.6 million for homelessness, completing the Perth to Sydney journey in 46 days.
- He then challenged himself to run 1,600 km around Sydney Olympic Park athletics track in 12 days, raising $8 million as Mr Brockmann said, `We need innovative ways to help these people who need help.`
- In 2024, Brockmann launched Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge, urging supporters to pick an uncomfortable task and stick with it for 10 days to aid homelessness fundraising.
- The endurance projects channelled substantial funds to homelessness services and boosted public awareness, with Brockmann aiming to inspire wider community involvement.
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