Andrew Hedgman

In 2012 Andrew ran 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney in Australia. He also was invited to take part in the Lycian Way Ultramarathon in Turkey where he gained a top 10 position. Other notable races Hedgman has completed include the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon in South Africa and the Larapinta Trail Ultramarathon in Australia, both multi day races where he placed in the top 10.

From June the 16th up until June the 30th of 2012 Andrew ran 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney to once again raise money and awareness for WSPA. Andrew noted on his online fundraising page that the Brisbane to Sydney run "is the most satisfying run that I have ever done in my life".

In September 2011 Andrew ran 200 kilometers in Queensland, Australia to help raise money for the charity, WSPA. This was the first time Andrew had used his running to fundraise for charity.

In February and March 2010 Hedgman ran the entire length of New Zealand in which he completed in only 28 days. Averaging 50 miles per day, battling shin splints, a torn muscle, extreme weather with having only one rest day.

In 2009 Andrew ran his first Ultramarathon in Taupo, New Zealand. The 100 km New Zealand nationals, gaining a top ten position in a time of 10 hours 40 minutes and 52 seconds.

Between 2003 and 2009 Andrew ran various Marathons and Half Marathons. He often would gain top three positions for the Half Marathon for the under 20s.

Andrew was born on June 30, 1987; he grew up in the town of Paeroa in New Zealand. He has three siblings, two older brothers and one younger brother. He attended Paeroa College until the age of 18 which is when he moved away of his town.