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Cathy Freeman was one the last torch bearers in the 2000 Olympics opening ceremony in Sydney, Australia. Australia is her home country. I'm sure officials wanted to showcase an Aborijane who did good and show that the world. Freeman went on to win a Gold Medal later on in the Olympics.
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Cathy Freeman achieved getting a gold medal and becoming the fastest women for the 400m in the world. I would love to be her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cathy Freeman began competing in athletics at a young age, starting her competitive career in track and field when she was about 10 years old. She quickly gained attention for her talent and went on to represent Australia in various competitions, including the Olympics. Her early start laid the foundation for her future success as a world-class athlete.
she is the first competing athlete in the world to be invited to light the Olympic torch
It is difficult to determine who would be the most famous aboriginal athlete in the world. Arguably, it may be Cathy Freeman, who gained the world's attention with her amazing gold medal win in the 400m sprint at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Wikipedia lists 32 new World Records from the 2012 Olympics see related link for the actual new records
Total of 44 new world records were set at the 2012 Olympics.
Cathy Freeman won the Australian of the Year award in 1998. She is an silver Olympic medal winner and a an outstanding athlete. She also has a world track title and won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.
She holds no Olympics or World Records.
Cathy Freeman was the first Australian female to win a gold medal at an international athletics event.. She was also the first track and field Australian female to win a world championship.