Freeman, Cathy (1973–)
Freeman, Cathy (1973–)
Australian-Aboriginal runner. Born Feb 16, 1973, in Mackay, Australia.
Won the silver medal for the 400 meters in a time of 48.63 at Atlanta Olympics (1996), the 1st Aborigine to earn a medal in an individual event; at World championships, won gold medals for the 400 meters (1997, 1999); lit the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics and won a gold medal for the 400 meters (2000).
See also A Journey Just Begun.
More From encyclopedia.com
Larisa Latynina , 1934-
Soviet gymmast
Gymnast Larisa Latynina won 18 medals in Olympic competition, and is the most decorated Olympian to date in any sport. She compe… Medal , MEDALS
The significance of Jewish medals is both historical and artistic; they illustrate the history of the Jews in the widest sense of the word. (S… Evelyn Ashford , Ashford, Evelyn
1957-
American track and field athlete
Recognized as one of track and field history's most accomplished sprinters, Evelyn Ashford is… Military Decorations , DECORATIONS, MILITARY
Medal of Honor
The highest American decoration for valor is the Medal of Honor. In separate army, navy, and air force versions,… Lydia Skoblikova , Skoblikova, Lydia
1939-
Russian speed skater
Before American speed skaters Eric Heiden and Bonnie Blair raced to fame as Olympic champions, Soviet sp… Cathy Freeman , Freeman, Cathy 1973–
Track and field athlete
Catherine (Cathy) Freeman was born on February 16, 1973 in Mackay, Queensland in Australia and would bec…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Freeman, Cathy (1973–)