Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman also known as just Cathy Freeman OAM (born 16 February 1973) is an Australian sprinter who is particularly associated with the 400 m race. She became the Olympic champion for 400 m in 2000. She was born in Slade Point, Mackay, Queensland. The local athletics track, the "Cathy Freeman Oval", is named after her. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... A womens 400 m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 46 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 22 for women. ... The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Mens Athletics Medal Winners at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics 100 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1500 m 5,000 m 10,000 m Marathon 110 m Hurdles 400 m Hurdles 3,000 m Steeplechase 4 x 100 m Relay 4 x 400 m 20 km Walk 50... The World Championships in Athletics is an event organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations. ... The 6th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece between August 1 and August 10, 1997. ... The 7th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Olympic Stadium, Seville, Spain, between the August 20 and August 29. ... The 5th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden between August 5 and August 13. ... Current flag of the Commonwealth Games Federation Locations of the games, and participating countries Commonwealth Games Federation seal, adopted in 2001 The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event. ... The 1990 Commonwealth Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand from January 24-February 3, 1990. ... Countries that competed The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held August 18-28, 1994 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... Countries that competed The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held August 18-28, 1994 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from July 25 to August 4, 2002. ... Countries that competed The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held August 18-28, 1994 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... Insignia of a Companion of the Order of Australia. ... is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... A womens 400 m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland. ... Mackay (, pop. ...

The Personal life of Cathy Freeman

Freeman was born in Mackay, Queensland. She and her two brothers (Garth, Norman) were raised there and in other parts of Queensland. She also had a sister named Anne-Marie who suffered from cerebal palsy and spent her life in a disabled home. She was educated at the Fairholme College, in Toowoomba. Her parents separated at a young age and her mother re-married when she was eleven. Freeman has mentioned, in her book and documentary, how her early experiences with racism and faith as a Bahá'í, have influenced her ^[1]. Freeman was raised a Baha'i, and says of her faith, "I'm not a devout Baha'i but I like the prayers and I appreciate their values about the equality of all human kind". ^[2][3] Mackay (, pop. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... Fairholme College is an independent, day and boarding school for girls in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. ... Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, is 90 minutes drive west of Queenslands capital city, Brisbane, and two hours from the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches. ... This article is about the generally recognized global religious community. ...

Freeman had a long-term romantic relationship with Nic Bideau, her manager, that ended in acrimony and legal wranglings over Freeman's endorsement earnings ^[4].

Freeman married Sandy Bodecker, a Nike executive, in 1999. After her success in Sydney she took an extended break from the track to nurse Bodecker through a bout of cancer. She announced their separation in February 2003. Nike, Inc. ... Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for February, 2003. ...

Freeman also dated actor Joel Edgerton for a period after her retirement. Another reason she stopped her running carrier was because she wanted to have children and she was thinking of naming them Michael and Jane.^{[citation needed]} Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor born on 23 June 1974 in Sydney, Australia. ...

Personal bests

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Awards

• In 2001, Freeman received the Olympic Order from Juan Antonio Samaranch.
• Laureus named Freeman Sportswoman of the Year in 2001.

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References

1. ^ Cos I'm Free (AKA Cathy Freeman) Transcript of Program
2. ^ The love and pain that inspire Cathy, Top athlete may journey from the winner's podium to the Academy Awards by Michael Dwyer, The Age, March 9, 2006
3. ^ Born to Run (extract) Chapter 1 Running Free, Penguin Group (Australia)
4. ^ Bideau's methods are make or break - by Raelene Boyle - publisher: SMH (22 March 2006)

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