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Did Cathy Freeman win the Olympics?
And after winning her gold medal at the Sydney Olympics, the image in her mind was of her older sister, Anne-Marie, who had been born with cerebral palsy. Anne-Marie had died from an asthma attack in 1990, three days after 16-year-old Freeman won her first gold medal at the Auckland Commonwealth Games.
When did Cathy Freeman win gold in the Olympics?
2000
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.
Who has won the most Olympic world medals?
Michael Phelps
This list includes athletes who have won seven or more Olympic medals over their sporting career….List of Olympic medals over career.
| No. | 1 |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Michael Phelps |
| Nation | United States |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Years | 2004–2016 |
What awards did Cathy Freeman win?
Memorable Performance of the Year ESPY Award
Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the YearArthur Ashe Courage Award
Cathy Freeman/Awards
What Olympics has Cathy Freeman been to?
She became the Olympic champion for the women’s 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she lit the Olympic Flame. Freeman was the first Australian Indigenous person to become a Commonwealth Games gold medalist at age 16 in 1990….Cathy Freeman.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Retired | 1 July 2003 |
How much did Cathy Freeman make?
Cathy Freeman net worth: Cathy Freeman is an Australian former sprinter who has a net worth of $4 million. Cathy Freeman was born in Slade Point, Queensland in February 1973….Cathy Freeman Net Worth.
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Athlete |
| Nationality: | Australia |
What happened to Cathy Freeman?
Since 2007, she has been the co-founder and director of the Cathy Freeman Foundation, a non-profit organisation that focuses on educational programs to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children fulfil their potential in school and beyond.