Quotes by Cathy Freeman

About Cathy Freeman:

Catherine Astrid Salome "Cathy" Freeman is a former Australian sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event. Her personal best of 48.63 currently ranks her as the sixth fastest woman of all time, set while finishing second to Marie-Jose Perec's number three time at the 1996 Olympics. She became the Olympic champion for the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she lit the Olympic Flame.
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I feel like I've reached an age where I can relax a little bit with the knowledge of what I've been through, take all that experience and use it. I love the challenge of trying to get back to where I've been, and beyond it.

Cathy Freeman

I think the greatest amount of pressure is the pressure I place on myself. So in a way I chose to be alone.

Cathy Freeman

The thing I do best is laugh.

Cathy Freeman

People could see in me who I am now, an Olympic champ, the best in the world.

Cathy Freeman

I lie around the floor with my cats Billy and Jazz or watch DVDs with my best friends.

Cathy Freeman

This occasion is personally very meaningful and I hope to visit Korea again if I have the chance.

Cathy Freeman

I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run.

Cathy Freeman

With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.

Cathy Freeman

Money makes life easier but I don't want to be rich, not at all.

Cathy Freeman

I don't have a lot of regrets in my life.

Cathy Freeman

I want to keep my private life private.

Cathy Freeman

I have a friend who, if she has a bad hair day, it affects her whole mood because it is part of her sexuality, her confidence. I don't have that problem any more.

Cathy Freeman

I like looking feminine and I enjoy being a role model. I enjoy being a woman. It all comes down to having the confidence to be who you are.

Cathy Freeman

I don't like people looking at me; I hate the attention.

Cathy Freeman

I like being in the workforce; it keeps me grounded.

Cathy Freeman

I don't agree with everything Madonna's done but she is fearless.

Cathy Freeman

When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen.

Cathy Freeman

I definitely do things on my terms, it may not seem that way but I actually do.

Cathy Freeman

You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable.

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I was running since I was 10. Since grade one at school people looked at me and thought, oh gosh she can really run, she's a natural.

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Author Bio

  • NameCathy Freeman
  • DescriptionAustralian short-distance runner
  • BornFebruary 16, 1973
  • CountryAustralia
  • ProfessionSprinter
  • AwardsMedal Of The Order Of Australia; Olympic Order; Australian Sports Medal; Centenary Medal; Arthur Ashe Courage Award