Cathy Freeman By husseinelachi Feb 16, 1973 Cathy was born Cathy Freeman was born Period: Feb 16, 1973 to Aug 7, 2012 Cathy Freeman Oct 1, 1990 became first Aboriginal Commonwealth Games gold medalist at age 16 Jan 1, 1994 Freeman won gold in both the 200 m and 400 m in Canada Jan 1, 1996 Won silver medal in the 1996 Olympics Aug 7, 1997 Came first at the 1997 World Champion in the 400 m event. Aug 7, 1998 Was injured due to running Aug 7, 1998 1998, she was awarded Australian of the Year Aug 7, 1999 First place in the 400 m at the 1999 World Championships Aug 7, 2000 Smashed the record at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and won gold Aug 7, 2001 in 2001 the World Sportswoman of the Year and the Medal of the Order of Australia Aug 7, 2003 Unfortunatley Cathy Freeman called her retirement Aug 7, 2012 Cathy is now supporting the Australian atheletes in London
