Cathy Freeman
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Summary
Cathy Freeman was born on February 16, 1973[1], in Slade Point[2]. She has worked as a sprinter[3] and athletics competitor[4]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,337 views/month, #6,444 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[6]
- Educated at: Kooralbyn International School[7]
- Award received: Medal of the Order of Australia[8], Silver Olympic Order[9], Australian Sports Medal[10], Centenary Medal[11], Arthur Ashe Courage Award[12], Victorian Honour Roll of Women[13], Australian National Living Treasure[14], Young Australian of the Year[15], Athletics Australia Hall of Fame[16], Australian of the Year[17], Companion of the Order of Australia[18], Olympic gold medal[19]
- Religion or worldview: Baháʼí Faith[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Commons category: Cathy Freeman[22]
- Sport: athletics[23]
- Family name: Freeman[24]
- Given name: Cathy[25]
- Significant event: lighting the Olympic cauldron[26]
- Official website: http://www.cathyfreeman.com.au[27]
- Participant in: 2000 Summer Olympics[28], 1996 Summer Olympics[29], 1992 Summer Olympics[30], 2002 Commonwealth Games[31], 1994 Commonwealth Games[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Country for sport: Australia[34]
- Height: 164 cm[35]
- Mass: 56 kg[36]
- Personal best: 48.63 seconds[37], 22.25 seconds[38]
- Sports discipline competed in: 200 metres[39], 400 metres[40]
Why It Matters
Cathy Freeman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Cathy Freeman born?
Cathy Freeman's place of birth was Slade Point[2].
What did Cathy Freeman do for work?
Cathy Freeman worked as a sprinter[3] and athletics competitor[4].
Where did Cathy Freeman go to school?
Cathy Freeman was educated at Kooralbyn International School[7].
What awards did Cathy Freeman receive?
Honors received include Medal of the Order of Australia[8], Silver Olympic Order[9], Australian Sports Medal[10], and Centenary Medal[11].