Cathy Freeman

By bagatella13

  • Cathy is born

    Catherine Astrid Salome "Cathy" Freeman is born in Slade Point, Mackay, Queensland.

  • Young Australian Award

    Cathy is awarded the young Australian award

  • Commonwealth Gold

    She was a member of the triumphant Australian 4x100m relay team. She was the first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

  • First Aborigine to represent Australia

    Cathy is the first aboriginal person to represent Australia in the Olympic games.

  • Australian of the year

    Cathy is awarded the Australia of the year once again.

  • Lighting the Olympic flame

    Cathy is the first aborigine to lit the Olympic flame

  • Retirement

    Cathy announces her retirement from competitve running

  • Cathy freeman foundation

    Cathy opens her foundation. The Foundation believes in a holistic approach to improving the educational outcomes of children on Palm Island.