Cathy Freeman
Australian short-distance runner
1973 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian short-distance runner
Born
February 16, 1973
Age
~53 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
athletics competitor, sprinter
AustraliaBorn in Slade Point
1973
Born in Slade Point (1973-02-16)
1990
AwardYoung Australian of the Year
1998
AwardAustralian of the Year
2000
AwardAustralian Sports Medal
2001
AwardSilver Olympic Order
2001
AwardCentenary Medal
Present
About
Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman is an Australian former sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event. Her personal best of 48.63 seconds currently ranks her as the 11th-fastest woman of all time, set while finishing second to Marie-José Pérec's number-six time at the 1996 Olympics. She became the Olympic champion for the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she had lit the Olympic Flame.
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Who is Cathy Freeman?+
Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman is an Australian former sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event. Her personal best of 48.63 seconds currently ranks her as the 11th-fastest woman of all time, set while finishing second to Marie-José Pérec's number-six time at the 1996 Olympics. She became t
What does the name Cathy mean?+
The name Cathy means "A diminutive of the female given name Catherine and of its variant forms, also used as a formal given name in the 20th century.". It is of French origin.
When was Cathy Freeman born?+
Cathy Freeman was born on February 16, 1973.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the female given name Catherine and of its variant forms, also used as a formal given name in the 20th century.
The name Cathy is of French origin, meaning "A diminutive of the female given name Catherine and of its variant forms, also used as a formal given name in the 20th century.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Cathy
Cathy — February 16, 1973
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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— a fan since day one
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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