International Women's Day: How Cathy Freeman Changed The Spirit Of A Nation
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International Women's Day: How Cathy Freeman Changed The Spirit Of A Nation
"The event you're about to see is being called the race of our lives," said a TV presenter ahead of the 2000 Olympic Games 400m finals, in which 27-year-old Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman was competing. Not only were the games in Freeman's home country—set in Sydney, Australia—but her story was one that was uniting the nation.
Mar 8, 2021
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Cathy Freeman’s 400m Gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney was a performance of beauty, strength and enormous symbolic power
Cathy Freeman’s 400m Gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney was a performance of beauty, strength and enormous symbolic power
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Cathy Freeman's 400m gold at Sydney 2000 | Epic Olympic Moments
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On this day 20 years ago, Cathy Freeman won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. To celebrate the historical moment, the race was beamed onto the Sydney Opera House's sails. | SBS News
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On this day 20 years ago, Cathy Freeman won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. To celebrate the historical moment, the race was beamed onto the Sydney Opera House's sails. | SBS News
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Cathy Freeman reveals 'the biggest moment' of the Sydney 2000 Olympics was 'an absolute mess'
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FROM THE VAULTS: This year marks the 21st Anniversary of Cathy Freeman's 400m win at the 1996 Stawell Gift. Cathy also won the same event in 1995, both times off scratch. #StawellGift | Stawell Gift
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Can you believe it's nearly 20 years since Cathy Freeman won Olympic gold?! Were you there? Did you take a photo? We're making a film about Cathy & need help. On the night, a wave of camera flashes followed Freeman around the track. If you took a snap, please send it to us at - freemandocumentary@gmail.com | ABC Sport
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Can you believe it's nearly 20 years since Cathy Freeman won Olympic gold?! Were you there? Did you take a photo? We're making a film about Cathy & need help. On the night, a wave of camera flashes followed Freeman around the track. If you took a snap, please send it to us at - freemandocumentary@gmail.com | ABC Sport
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Cathy Freeman relives her incredible 400m gold medal winning performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, #OTD 20 years ago. | NITV
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15 years ago today, Cathy Freeman ran 49.11 in the Women's 400m final to win gold for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. | Olympics
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15 years ago today, Cathy Freeman ran 49.11 in the Women's 400m final to win gold for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. | Olympics
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FROM THE VAULTS: This year marks the 21st Anniversary of Cathy Freeman's 400m win at the 1996 Stawell Gift. Cathy also won the same event in 1995, both times off scratch. #StawellGift | Stawell Gift
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Can you believe it's nearly 20 years since Cathy Freeman won Olympic gold?! Were you there? Did you take a photo? We're making a film about Cathy & need help. On the night, a wave of camera flashes followed Freeman around the track. If you took a snap, please send it to us at - freemandocumentary@gmail.com | ABC Sport
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Can you believe it's nearly 20 years since Cathy Freeman won Olympic gold?! Were you there? Did you take a photo? We're making a film about Cathy & need help. On the night, a wave of camera flashes followed Freeman around the track. If you took a snap, please send it to us at - freemandocumentary@gmail.com | ABC Sport
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"Can he do it? Chautauqua. He's Flying! Yes! There's history!" Cathy Freeman on 54 metre handicap takes out the 1996 Stawell 400m. | The Leg Up
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Cathy Freeman relives her incredible 400m gold medal winning performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, #OTD 20 years ago. | NITV
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