Athlete

Cathy Freeman

Olympic Champion & Activist

Born 1973

In Their Own Words

“I had a natural gift. I could run fast.”
— Cathy Freeman

courage cultural pride focus breaking barriers legacy

Won gold in the 400m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics — a defining moment for Australia
First Indigenous Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal
Lit the Olympic cauldron at the Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony
Founded the Cathy Freeman Foundation for Indigenous education

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