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Cathy Freeman was born.
She was born in Slade Point, Mackay, Queensland. -
Awarded "Young Australian of the Year".
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The first Aborigine to win a gold medal at an international athletics event.
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The first Aborigine to represent Australia at the Olympic Games.
The first Indigenous Australian to represent Australia at the Olympic Games -
Awarded "Australian of the Year".
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The first Aborigine to light the Olympic flame.
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Cathy Freeman anounces her retirement from competitive running.
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Cathy Freeman Foundation.
Cathy now spends her time making a DIFFERENCE to others through the Cathy Freeman Foundation.