Nedd’s 1,000-mile run

Sydney Olympic Park is excited to provide the stage for another world record attempt today, with electrician-turned-runner, and overall legend, Nedd Brockmann commencing Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge. He’s undertaking a 1,000-mile run at the Athletic Centre to raise much-needed funds for homelessness prevention.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Nedd will aim to break a world record that’s stood since 1988, that’s 11 years longer than he’s been alive. On the hallowed Athletic Centre track, he’ll be running 1,000 miles (1,610km) in 10 days, and he’s gunning toward an ambitious $10,000,000 fundraising target for homelessness prevention in Australia. Currently held by Greek-Australian ultramarathon runner Yiannis Kouros, a 10-time world record holder, the record won’t be an easy one to beat – but Nedd’s up to the challenge.

Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre is delighted to be providing the support, the access and, crucially, the track for Nedd’s mind-blowing run. Pounding the 400m track at the Athletic Centre, Brockmann will be running in spirit with champion athletes that came before him – Marjorie Jackson, Betty Cuthbert, Denis Wilson, Jana Rawlinson, Bob Lay – all names that adorn the plaques of the Athletic Centre Path of Champions, honouring Olympic and Paralympic athletes, world champions and record holders. Should Nedd achieve his goal, he’ll be in world-class company. 

"I'm absolutely pumped to be taking on this challenge at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. It's a world-class venue that’s been central to athletics in New South Wales, and I’m stoked to be here. The team at Sydney Olympic Park Authority have been incredible in facilitating my unique challenge, which wouldn’t have been possible without their support. I would also like to thank their tenants, especially Athletics NSW, for the support” said Nedd Brockmann.