"Absolute king of kings": Nedd Brockmann completes incredible 1600km run
Nedd Brockmann has completed a 1600km run spanning 12 days at Sydney Olympic Park.
The ultra-marathon legend raised $2.6 million for homelessness charity, We Are Mobilise, as part of the Uncomfortable Challenge on Wednesday.
Brockmann was cheered by a crowd of thousands as he completed 3,760 laps of the track at Sydney Olympic Park, which is equivalent to 125.325 master laps (a master lap covers a distance of 12.84 kilometres).
Upon crossing the finish line, Brockmann hugged his mum and burst into tears saying, "I can't wait for a shower," as he laid on the track.
It was also the biggest day of donations, with over $770,000 raised for the charity.
"12 days, 13 hours, 16 minutes, and 45 seconds. Average 128 kilometres a day. $2.6 million raised for Aussies experiencing homelessness and counting," Brockmann wrote on social media following his mammoth run.
"CONQUER."
Brockmann started his run on October 3, with the goal of beating the world record of running 1600km in 10 days, while trying to raise $10 million for We Are Mobilise.
While significant injuries prevented him from beating the world record, he has still managed to raise $2.6 million for We Are Mobilise, an incredible achievement for a 25-year-old.
Many have praised him for being an inspiration on social media.
"You've lifted a nation, and deeply, deeply sunken a track that never stood a chance! You're special Neddy, we are all blessed to have witnessed this. Thank you," one wrote.
"You’re an inspiration and an unbelievable human being. What a mountain to conquer!" added another.
"Absolute king of kings. You’re an inspiration to every one mate. Truly unbelievable," commented a third.
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