Cathy Freeman
Awards And Accomplishments
1990 | Young Australian of the Year |
1991 | Aboriginal Athlete of the Year |
1994 | Gold medals, Commonwealth Games, 200 meters and 400 meters |
1996 | Sets four Australian records in the 400 meters; silver medal, 400 meters, Atlanta Olympics |
1997-99 | Wins 22 consecutive 400-meter finals, including two World Championships |
1998 | Australian of the Year |
2000 | Gold medal, 400 meters, Sydney Olympics; lights Olympic flame |
2001 | ESPN Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award |
2001 | Laureus Sportswoman of the Year |
2002 | Gold medal, 4 × 400 meters, Commonwealth Games |
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