Breca the Bronding (sometimes spelled Breoca) was a Bronding who, according to the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, was Beowulf's childhood friend. Breca defeated him in a swimming match.
While dining, Unferth alludes to the story of their contest, and Beowulf then relates it in detail, explaining how he needed to stop and defeat multiple sea monsters during the match.
Breca is also mentioned in Widsith as the lord of the Brondings.
He brings it up to show that Beowulf isn't high and mighty like he makes himself out to be. Unferth wants to show that Beowulf isn't perfect.
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Beowulf was swimming with brecca
Unferth challenges Beowulf's honor when he reminds him of the story of his match with Brecca
Beowulf kills nine sea monsters while swimming with Brecca in the epic poem Beowulf.
Beckney, Brittnecca, Rebeckney, Brecca, Rebritna, Rebittney, Betney
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He got killed
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boars on Beowulf's helmet
Beowulf explains that he did not leave Brecca far behind during their swimming race because he wanted to protect him from sea monsters and make sure they both made it safely to shore. Additionally, Beowulf wanted to show his strength and bravery by not abandoning his friend in a time of need.