Cathy Freeman

Biography

Cathy Freeman is an Australian former sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. She is an Olympic champion and a symbol of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Key Achievements

1
Won the gold medal in the 400 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
2
Lit the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
3
A powerful advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Australia.

Birth Date

February 16, 1973