How Ned Overcame a Decade of Pain to Return to Running Ned Buckell's story is a harsh reminder that even when we're at our weakest, our bodies can still betray us in ways we never thought possible.
The 20 year old runner from Bendigo has faced more than most people face in a lifetime – life threatening infections, multiple surgeries, and the agony of watching his body fail him repeatedly.
Buckell's twin brother Matt, on the other hand, has successfully built on their early athletic promise, competing at the highest levels while Ned was fighting for his life.