Cathy Freeman - Inspiring Person

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    Cathy Freemans Life

  • Cathy's Date of Birth

  • Awarded "Young Australian of the Year"

  • First gold medal

    Cathy Freeman was the first Aborigine to win a gold medal at the Olympics
  • First Aborigine Worldwide

    She was the first Aborigine to represent Australia at the Olympic games
  • Once again! Awarded!

    She was awarded Young Australian of the Year in 1998
  • Lighting the Olympic Torch

    The first aborigine to light the Olympic torch in 2000
  • Retirement

    Cathy Freeman announces her retirement on 15 July 2003
  • Current Life Work

    Cathy Freeman is currently using her time to make a difference to others through the Cathy Freeman Foundation