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'''Cathy Freeman''' (born [[February 16]], [[1973]] in [[Mackay]], [[Australia]]) is an [[Australia]]n [[athletics|athlete]]. As an [[aborigine]], she is a role model for her |
'''Cathy Freeman''' (born [[February 16]], [[1973]] in [[Mackay]], [[Australia]]) is an [[Australia]]n [[athletics|athlete]]. As an [[aborigine]], she is a role model for her population group in Australia. |
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She won the [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] title in the 400 m in [[2000]] in front of her home crowd in [[Sydney]]. Earlier, she had already lighted the Olympic flame in the Games' opening ceremonies. |
She won the [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] title in the 400 m in [[2000]] in front of her home crowd in [[Sydney]]. Earlier, she had already lighted the Olympic flame in the Games' opening ceremonies. |
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Revision as of 21:52, 30 July 2002
Cathy Freeman (born February 16, 1973 in Mackay, Australia) is an Australian athlete. As an aborigine, she is a role model for her population group in Australia.
She won the Olympic title in the 400 m in 2000 in front of her home crowd in Sydney. Earlier, she had already lighted the Olympic flame in the Games' opening ceremonies.
Prior to 2000, Freeman had already won two World Championships in the same distance, in 1997 and 1999.