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Birth Date
Cathy Freeman was born on February 16, 1973 in Mackay, Queensland in Australia. -
Starting Journey
At a young age of 14 Cathy Freeman moved to koorabya international school to be coached By Romanian Mike Danila -
Reward
Cathy Freeman at a young age of 15 was awarded a scholarship to an exclusive girls school, Fairholme College in Toowoomba. -
World Junior Championships
Cathy Freeman was selected to represent australia at the 1990 World Junior Championships in athletics in Plovid, Bulgaria. she reached the semi-finals of the 100m and was placed 5th in the final of the 400m race. -
Other Athletic Achivements
In 1994 Freeman won Gold medals, commonwealth games 200 meters & 400 meters.
In 1996 Freeman Sets four Australian records in the 400 meters; silver medal, 400 meters, Atlanta Olympics
In 1997-1999 Freeman won 22 consecutive 400-meter finals, including two World Championships -
Australian of the year
Cathy Freeman was Awarded Australian of the year in 1998 also was awarded Young Australian of the year in 1990. -
1st Olympic Games
Cathy Freeman wins Gold medal in the 400m at the Sydney Olympics. -
Family
Cathy Freeman gave birth to her first and only daughter, Ruby Anne Susie Murch.
