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Cathy Freeman was Australia's first aboriginal Track and Field athlete and in 1992 she became the first Australian Aborigine to compete in the Olympic Games and in 1990 became the first to win a medal in an international track meet (bronze in the 4x400 meter relay at the Auckland Commonwealth Games in 1990).
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Who made Cathy Freeman want to run?
She was encouraged to run track and field by her stepfather, Bruce Barber. Her paternal grandfather, Frank Fisher, had been an outstanding rugby player in the Aboriginal Leagues. She won her first track championship at the age of 8.
Where is the Freeman Army Air Field Museum Inc in Seymour Indiana located?
The address of the Freeman Army Air Field Museum Inc is: Po Box 714, Seymour, IN 47274-0714
How many track and field events can a single athlete enter in the Olympics?
Four events. It is the same for any track meet, on any level.
Who is the retired US athlete who won 9 Olympic medals in track and field?
Carl Lewis (He won 10 Olympic medal, 9 of them gold)
Who is the last Australian male track and field athlete to win an olympic gold medal?
Steve Hooker in men's pole vault at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
What is Cathy's occupation?
Cathy freeman does Track and Field.
How old was Cathy freeman when she first started to compete?
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.
What Australian women have won gold medals in track and field?
sally pearson and cathy freeman
Who made Cathy Freeman want to run?
She was encouraged to run track and field by her stepfather, Bruce Barber. Her paternal grandfather, Frank Fisher, had been an outstanding rugby player in the Aboriginal Leagues. She won her first track championship at the age of 8.
What are Cathy Freemans biggest achievements?
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.
What sports did Cathy Freeman do?
Track and field, most famous for carrying Australian flag in 2000 games. She also won the 400 m dash in the same games.
What is Cathy Freeman's personality?
Cathy Freeman is an indigenous Australian who is a successful Olympic and Commonwealth Games sprinter. She is particularly well-known for her brilliant, nail-biting finish in the women's 400m sprint at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
What is a kenning for athlete?
Field tamer
What did Wilma do?
She was a track& field athlete.
What has the author Freeman John Dyson written?
Freeman John Dyson has written: 'Field theory' -- subject(s): Electromagnetic theory, Quantum field theory
What did Wilma Rudolph do?
She was a track& field athlete.
Who is Justin Bethea?
He is A athlete in track and field.
