Cathy Freeman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cathy Freeman
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1973(1973-02-16)
Age	51
Birthplace	Australia
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Cathy Freeman Biography

Cathy Freeman is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on February 16, 1973 in Australia, Australia. Australian sprinter who won the silver at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and took gold four years late in Sydney.

Shirley Strickland, who won more Olympic gold medals than any other Australian athlete before her, was the Olympics torchbearer in 2000.

Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman, OAM (born 16 February 1973) is an Australian former sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event. She would occasionally compete in other track events, but 400m was her main event. Her personal best of 48.63 currently ranks her as the eighth-fastest woman of all time, set while finishing second to Marie-José Pérec’s number-three time at the 1996 Olympics. She became the Olympic champion for the women’s 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she lit the Olympic Flame.

Freeman attended several schools including schools in Mackay and Coppabella but was mostly educated at Fairholme College in Toowoomba where she attended after winning a scholarship to board at the school. Her parents divorced in 1978.

She was involved with her coach, Nic Bideau, but that relationship ended in a bitter dispute, and in 2006 she married a stockbroker. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2011.

Cathy Freeman Net Worth

Cathy Freeman is one of the richest Runner from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cathy Freeman 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began training in running at the age of five, developing a dream since age 10 of being the world’s best runner.

Before she won the gold medal in the 2000 Olympics, she was the first competing athlete invited to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony.

Freeman was born in 1973 at Slade Point, Mackay, Queensland, to Norman Freeman and Cecelia. She and her brothers Gavin, Garth and Norman were raised there and in other parts of Queensland. She also had an older sister named Anne- Marie who was born in 1966 and died in 2000 . Anne-Marie had cerebral palsy and spent much of her life in the Birribi care facility in Rockhampton.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Cathy Freeman height 5 feet 5 inches Cathy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cathy Freeman Dating?

According to our records, Cathy Freeman married to James Murch , Sandy Bodecker. As of December 1, 2023, Cathy Freeman’s is not dating anyone.

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Freeman competed in her second World Junior Championships in Seoul, South Korea. She competed only in the 200 m, winning the silver medal behind China’s Hu Ling. Also in 1992 she travelled to her first Olympic Games, reaching the second round of her new specialty event; the 400 metres. At the 1993 World Championships in Athletics Freeman competed in the 200 m, reaching the semi- finals.

Facts & Trivia

Cathy Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Cathy Freeman celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

Although a medal favourite at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics in Sweden, Freeman finished fourth. She also reached the semi-finals of the 200 m.

Top Facts about Cathy Freeman

1. Cathy Freeman is an Australian former sprinter born in 1973.
2. She won gold in the 400m at the Sydney Olympics (2000).
3. Freeman also won silver at Atlanta Olympics (1996).
4. She was the first Aboriginal athlete to win Olympic gold.
5. Freeman retired from athletics in 2003.
6. She lit the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony.
7. Freeman’s personal best time for 400m is 48.63 seconds.
8. She has been awarded numerous honors and awards for her achievements.
9. Freeman founded a foundation to help Indigenous children achieve their goals.
10. Her success inspired many young Australians, especially Indigenous youth

Why is Cathy Freeman so important?

Cathy Freeman, byname of Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman, (born February 16, 1973, Mackay, Queensland, Australia), Australian sprinter who excelled in the 400-metre dash and who in 2000 became the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal.

Why Cathy Freeman is a hero?

She became the first Aboriginal sprinter to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. At the 1994 Commonwealth Games she won the 200 and 400 metre gold medals. The 1992 Barcelona Olympics were her first Olympics but she did not make the finals. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Freeman won a silver medal.

What did Cathy Freeman do after she retired?

“Since retiring I got married to my husband James and four years ago we had a little girl Ruby,” says Cathy. “I now juggle motherhood with community advocacy and oversee The Cathy Freeman Foundation which helps Indigenous children and their families recognise the power of education and achieve their goals and dreams.”

Why did Cathy Freeman wear a suit?

“The reason every part of her body was covered up was to reduce drag ,” Harber explained. “The hood was key. You would never see a speed skater skating without a hood. If you’ve got hair, you’re slowing yourself down.

Who is the only athlete who ever lit the cauldron for in Olympics and then

won a gold medal at those same games?

Personal information
Event(s)| Sprint, Long jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)| 60 yd: 6.1 100 yd: 9.4 100 m: 10.3 200 m: 20.7 220 yd: 20.3
Medal record Men’s track and field Representing the United States Olympic Games 1936 Berlin 100 m 1936 Berlin 200 m 1936 Berlin 4×100 m relay 1936 Berlin Long jump