Chinese dominance not guaranteed Jul 14, 2008
He figures to be the final obstacle in hometown hero Liu's efforts to match what Australian runner Cathy Freeman did at the 2000 Sydney Games, when she lit the Olympic cauldron and then delivered her country's only track gold. Just to be in the Olympic final will be OK for me, Liu said recently, trying to tamp down expectations. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Laura Dundovic sports AFL look but doesn't score Jun 24, 2008
She shoulda worn an outfit similar to what Cathy Freeman wore. Laura would look so much better in it, hubba hubba. (NEWS.com.au)
Fighting a brutal extinction May 31, 2008
Celebrity hoodlum Mick Gatto, television personalities Eddie McGuire and Sam Newman, Cathy Freeman, Greg Inglis and just about anyone else who has kicked a leather ball in Melbourne. All happy to give an air of respectability - or commercially sanctioned disrepute - to a sport with an ever weakening pulse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mundine gets out of Underbelly turf with title intact May 29, 2008
Also ringside was Green, former Channel Nine boss Eddie McGuire, Olympic greats Cathy Freeman and Nova Peris, almost the entire Melbourne Storm club and a host of AFL stars, including Buddy Franklin, Brendan Fevola and Matthew Richardson. Before the fight, Green's wife, Nina, told the commentary team she would like to see her husband return to the ring, and the former Olympian did little to dispel speculation of a comeback. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hewitt hangs up the spikes May 3, 2008
She helped Australia to victory in Kuala Lumpur and again in Manchester, teaming up with Cathy Freeman, Tamsyn Lewis and Jana Rawlinson to take the gold. Hewitt was content to retire and will now focus on her masters degree in nutrition medicine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Night of the long gongs May 2, 2008
2006 Cathy Freeman takes part in Indigeridoo, a musical number from Chris Lilley's We Can Be Heroes. THE WORST LOGIE MOMENTS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Aditi KinkhabwalaVIEWPOINT Apr 23, 2008
If it means celebrating a 400-meter win with a lap waving a native flag, as Australian Aborigine Cathy Freeman did in 2000, so be it. If it's wearing a green armband to bring attention to human rights issues in China, as French pole vaulters want to do, fine. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nike hopes for strong Olympic performance Apr 16, 2008
It could be as Michael Johnson did in a pair of Nike shoes when he won both the 200m and 400m with world record times at the 1996 Atlanta Games or as Cathy Freeman did in a green-and-white, one-piece Nike dress when she won the 400m at the Sydney Games. "We hope Liu Xiang will perform at his highest level. We will do our best to help him," Parker said. (Xinhuanet, China)
China must heed cries for change Apr 13, 2008
They were about Rulon Gardner and Marion Jones and Michael Johnson and an aboriginal woman named Cathy Freeman, who won gold in the 400 meters for Australia and became the final Olympic torch-bearer there. And they were about Maurice Green and the Dream Team's flop and what Paul Hamm should have done with his gold medal in men's gymnastics. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
A torch-bearer for the Olympic Games, not China Apr 9, 2008
The Olympic champion Cathy Freeman was there lobbying for Beijing because her great-great-grandfather came from China during the gold rush. So, too, was the former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, an honorary IOC member and key figure in the ping-pong diplomacy that restored relations between China and the US.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Nike Unveils Olmpic Products Apr 8, 2008
And it has often used the opportunity to bring out the newest and boldest designs, such as the gold shoes Michael Johnson wore in 1996 when he won two gold metals in Atlanta or the head-to-toe body suit that Cathy Freeman wore in Sydney when she became the first Aborigine to win the gold in 2000. "Some of our greatest moments as a brand and as a company have come under those five rings," said Mark Parker, president of Beaverton-based Nike. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nike creates products for all Olympic sports in 2008 Apr 8, 2008
"We truly believe 2008 will be a defining moment for the industry, the brand, the athletes and the consumer,'' said Kris Aman, Nike's global general manager for the Beijing Olympics. Nike is not an official sponsor of the games. Its rival Adidas is. Nike's position has traditionally been not to act as a sponsor of the event, but to be an outfitter for its athletes. And it has often used the opportunity to bring out the newest and boldest designs, such as the gold shoes Michael Johnson wore in... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
You Talkin To Me? Apr 2, 2008
Over the next 16 days he took one day off, to watch Cathy Freeman win gold in the 400 metres. His passengers included Shane Kelly, the cyclist who redeemed himself from a foot-in-pedal mishap in Atlanta by winning bronze in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Clothes make the champion Mar 29, 2008
From Cathy Freeman to the Thorpedo, Australia's world beaters have always embraced the next big thing in speedy suits ... In a Brussels hotel room Cathy Freeman stood in front of the mirror, poking and prodding at the material that had swallowed up her body ... "No one said a single thing when Cathy Freeman wore that suit at the Sydney Olympics, but it seems to be a really big deal in swimming when new suits come out," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Too much to bear - torch relay and protesters fire up Mar 29, 2008
It was even longer than the anguished wait for Cathy Freeman to light the cauldron at Sydney's Olympics. Although this is the most ambitious trek since the Olympic torch relay made its debut at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics - 130 days and 137,000 kilometres including taking the flame to the top of Mount Everest - Ms Henry said the Sydney relay was in some respects harder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Long, slow wait for fans to see world's fastest man in action Feb 13, 2008
IT USED to be said that when Cathy Freeman caught a cold, athletics got pneumonia. Fortunately, when the world's fastest man gashes his knee the sport does not require a total reconstruction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Who Do You Think You Are? Feb 3, 2008
Tonight we take a stroll down the genealogical byways of Cathy Freeman. Cathy Freeman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Meet the ancestors Jan 13, 2008
And now SBS has produced its own version, tracing the lineage of six well-known Australians: Jack Thompson, Kate Ceberano, Geoffrey Robertson, Cathy Freeman, Dennis Cometti and Ita Buttrose. The celebrity factor accounts, of course, for part of that success. (The Age)
Let's boycott Soulless Stadium in honour of an old salt withunsullied ideals Dec 29, 2007
Cathy Freeman won a race and a nation's thanks at a stadium Australians began to think of as a sporting shrine to rival "the G" or the Sydney Cricket Ground. But they were born in a different era, times more in keeping with Peter Luke, back when the party finished and the name stayed the same. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rawlinson ranked No.1 hurdler for 2007 Dec 21, 2007
The last time two Australians reached the top spot was 1997 when Cathy Freeman (400m) and Emma George (pole vault) reached No.1 ... Rawlinson joins the likes of Ron Clarke (five times ranked No.1), Marlene Mathews and Betty Cuthbert (both four times) and Cathy Freeman, Pam Ryan, Kerry Junna-Saxby and Herb Elliott (all three times) with multiple No.1 rankings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aussie imports sparking Saint Mary's Dec 19, 2007
He believes Mills eventually might be more popular in Australia than Cathy Freeman, the 400-meter gold medalist at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. "Pat being an indigenous Australian who really has a chance to make his mark here in the States magnifies the situation, so it has become a national story," says Patrick, who travels to Australia several times a year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Andy Glockner Dec 13, 2007
Indigenous Australian track star Cathy Freeman excelled at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and her success in the international spotlight did wonders in lifting overall acceptance. "[Mills] understands what's at stake here," Bennett said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Mundine keen to give Bika lesson in reality Dec 9, 2007
" Mundine and Clavero will weigh in today. It will end a week of controversy for Mundine, who was slammed for apparently labelling Cathy Freeman a "sell-out" - something he denied saying in this weekend's Sydney Morning Herald. He also lashed out at Green for criticising him about the comments. "He should shut his mouth," Mundine said. "If he wants something to say, he should say it to me instead of jabbering his head off. " Source: The Sun-Herald send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'The Man' Mundine returns to ring Dec 9, 2007
Despite having almost six months without a fight, Mundine has remained in the headlines, recently criticising Cathy Freeman for being too commercial, leading a Sydney newspaper to accuse him of being stupid. In Mundine's view, critics are doing all they can to try and ensure he loses his world title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mundine in the eye of a storm Dec 8, 2007
"I was asked if I thought Cathy Freeman was a leader, and I said that she has got a lot of big corporate backing so if she speaks out, that could cost her. I never said that she sold out, and she knows in her heart that I wouldn't say that," he said. "How could I say she sold out, she's a proud Aboriginal, and I was inspired by her at the 2000 Olympics when I first started my boxing career.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mundine waiting on medical clearance Dec 5, 2007
The 32-year-old has created yet another storm of publicity in the lead-up to the bout, following a reported verbal attack on Sydney Olympics golden girl Cathy Freeman. Mundine accused her of "selling out" and saying that "only a man" could be considered a real leader for Australia's Indigenous peoples. (ABC Online)
Samaranch takes a pounding over drug claims Oct 25, 2007
Juan Antonio Samaranch presents an award to Cathy Freeman ... Juan Antonio Samaranch presents an award to Cathy Freeman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rival sickened by Jones' drug admission Oct 6, 2007
One of those was Gainsford-Taylor, who finished sixth in the 200 final, with Cathy Freeman seventh, and with Freeman, Tamsyn Lewis and Nova Peris finished fifth in the 4 x 400 relay. Gainsford-Taylor said there had been speculation about Jones leading into Sydney, speculation heightened by the revelation there that Jones' then husband, shot putter C.J Hunter, had tested positive to steroids, and by changes in Jones' appearance, notably acne. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Idol sweetheart tops native title holders Sep 29, 2007
THERE was something for everybody at the Deadlys: a gong for Anthony Mundine, a nod for Cathy Freeman, acting and singing awards for a host of household names - all hosted by a star of Home and Away. The awards - which recognise achievement by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in music, sport, entertainment and community work - lit up the Opera House last night, and the stage was a familiar one for the young woman named artist of the year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Peris still holds a torch for games Sep 23, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Daniel LaneSeptember 23, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Few Olympic ceremonies universally loved, creator says Sep 21, 2007
In 2000 in Sydney, Australia, track athlete Cathy Freeman stood with the Olympic torch - then stuck the flaming end into a pool of water ... Cathy Freeman of Australia lights the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. (Vancouver Sun)
Mum's the byword for Jana Sep 4, 2007
Cathy Freeman is the only other Australian woman to have got two gold medals at a world titles, in 1997 and 1999. EVERY Tuesday, the Herald Sport team will announce our most outstanding Performer of the Week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jana in big leap towards Beijing gold Aug 31, 2007
The only other Australian woman to have achieved two gold medals at a world championships is Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman. She did that in 1997 and 1999. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Baby, watch me go: resolute Rawlinson takes fast track into final Aug 29, 2007
Rawlinson is aiming for her second world championship gold medal, a feat achieved by only one other Australian - Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman, who won gold at the 1997 and 1999 world titles. And Rawlinson's baby son, Cornelis, may be the reason the hurdler is in such sparkling form. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why SBS is banking on the Jana factor Aug 25, 2007
One television executive consulted on the subject this week had no doubt his network would televise the Osaka titles if Australia had an array of stars in the Cathy Freeman class. Australia doesn't have stars of that kind at Osaka, but we do have a few athletes with potential to shine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aussies at the world titles Aug 25, 2007
Cathy Freeman is the only Australian athlete to have won two gold medals at the world championships. The legendary 400 metres specialist won the event in 1997 and 1999 before going on to record the memorable 2000 Olympics victory in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thompson hopes rivals can't go distance Aug 14, 2007
Thompson was yesterday named the inaugural recipient of the Cathy Freeman award as Queensland's best female athlete of the year, adding to last year's award for the best Australian female athlete. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stand by, Tyra, for an SOS Jul 29, 2007
Unless Cathy Freeman and Kerri-Ann Kennerly breed we never will. She holds the race card, the poor card, the model card, the diva card, the verbal diarrhoea card and every other card in the cable pack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Why Cadel can acquire legendary status … and help Australiaratify Kyoto Jul 28, 2007
To further illustrate the point, mathematicians contacted by Bottom Feeder claimed the formula for measuring the enormity of an Australian winning Le Tour to be roughly Australia II multiplied by Cathy Freeman to the power of Phar Lap ... Cathy Freeman could smoke the peace pipe with Marie-Jose Perec. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Relay teams fail to run Pan-Am times Jun 9, 2007
" In other results Friday, Genevieve Thibault of Val Belair, Que., won the women's 100 metres in 11.99 seconds. American Antwon Hicks took the men's 110-hurdles in 13.61 while China's Quigbo Wang won the javelin with a toss of 73.96 metres. Vancouver's Rebecca Johnstone won the 800 metres in 2:03.60. In the past, the Jerome meet has attracted stars like Olympic gold medallist Donovan Bailey, Australia's Cathy Freeman and Americans Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Carl Lewis. This year, some of Canada's... (TSN.ca)
Punter leads cricket to top of sports pile May 10, 2007
Indeed, two retired sports stars, Pat Rafter and Cathy Freeman, are still rising up the ranks to numbers 10 and 11 respectively. When it came to the brands Nike and Billabong held their ground at first and second position, mainly because they had transcended the sporting field to become 'lifestyle' brands, Sweeney said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Olympics: Beijing builds feverishly for more than just Games Apr 27, 2007
If you think Cathy Freeman felt pressure in Sydney running 400 meters for Australia and aboriginals, imagine the boulder on Liu's back as he hurdles for 110 meters in the Bird's Nest. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Johns 'faces depression battle' Apr 12, 2007
When that spinning stops, Johns may spiral into depression, according to Macquarie University sports psychology expert and mentor Deidre Anderson, who guided the retirements of Olympic champions Ian Thorpe and Cathy Freeman. "He may go through a bit of depression; that may last a day, a week or a year," Anderson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Freeman lends a healing hand Apr 5, 2007
Weary Ian Thorpe with Cathy Freeman yesterday ... His friend Cathy Freeman summed up his demeanour as "weary" ... Weary … Ian Thorpe with Cathy Freeman yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sport stars to help launch Indigenous health campaign Apr 4, 2007
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation will enlist the help of sporting celebrities Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe in a new campaign it is launching in Sydney today. Broome-based chairperson Henry Councillor says the campaign will call for a bi-partisan approach by governments to increase the life expectancy of Indigenous people. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Heritage listed Mar 26, 2007
Luke Carroll and Cathy Freeman rest against a termite mound in central Australia. Surrounded by the red earth of central Australia, Cathy Freeman flinches at the prospect of eating a freshly dug-up witchetty grub ... Luke Carroll and Cathy Freeman rest against a termite mound in central Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Depth on show at athletics championships Mar 8, 2007
"I think that once Cathy Freeman retired (in 2003), she had a huge chunk of the market, she drew big crowds because she was such a star, and when she dropped off a lot of the spectators dropped off and the sport did too," said Bronwyn Thompson, the world's No.2 ranked long jumper. "There's definitely a lot more depth now, we have 10 people ranked in the top 10 in the world and I can't remember the last time that happened. "We've got people ranked number one and two. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cathy Freeman champions wonders of indigenous tourism Mar 4, 2007
Cathy Freeman and Luke Carroll travel to remote communities in the Northern Territory and Queensland in a new series of Going BushPhoto: Jacky Ghossein ... CATHY Freeman is urging all Australians to visit Aboriginal communities in the outback to fully appreciate the issues facing indigenous people ... Cathy Freeman and Luke Carroll travel to remote communities in the Northern Territory and Queensland in a new series of Going Bush. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sport dreams dim as stars fade away Feb 28, 2007
Australian swimming has been without a superstar since Ian Thorpe retired in November; boxing has not had one since Kosta Tszyu lost his world title in 2005; soccer no longer has one, given that Harry Kewell is not playing; athletics has not had one since Cathy Freeman left; and hope faded some time ago that Lleyton Hewitt might become one. Even racing, post-Makybe Diva, lacks a stand-out horse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
McLellan ready for big hurdle Feb 11, 2007
" McLellan enjoyed an enormous confidence boost a fortnight ago when she sprinted 100m in 11.25 blistering seconds to carve her name beside those of such luminaries as Raelene Boyle, Cathy Freeman and Melinda Gainsford-Taylor in the record book. She became the sixth-fastest Australian female on record when she "attacked" the track at Canberra, but McLellan credited the standard of the field for her all-or-nothing effort. "The competition was fierce," she said. "Canberra is also a fast track -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Top End could unearth our first Maradona Jan 28, 2007
Tennis had Yvonne Goolagong, Australian rules had Michael Long, rugby the Ellas and athletics Cathy Freeman. Our first genius footballer to thrill the world is also likely be an indigenous Australian - so, given that football has that special quality of uniting Australia, it's about time we got cracking. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wildlife ranger recognised for quarantine efforts Nov 10, 2006
"I was shocked because these guys turned up and I thought they were coming up to see Cathy Freeman and Luke, this other guy, where we had them out at the Turtle Camp and these guys presented me with this award and I didn't even know what it was all about and now that I realise what it's all about I feel great," he said. ABC Top Stories. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Environment)
Men's Basketball Inks Patrick Mills During Early Signing Period Nov 9, 2006
The last Aboriginal athlete to win the Deadlys Award was 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Cathy Freeman. In addition to the Deadlys Award, he was named the 2006 Australia Basketball Player of the Year and named the National Sportsperson of the Year by the NAIDOC.. (Smcgaels.com)
Gregan a finalist for Aussie of the Year Nov 9, 2006
Sportspeople have won four of the past nine Australian of the Year awards - cricketers Steve Waugh (2004) and Mark Taylor (1999), tennis player Pat Rafter (2002) and former Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman (1998). A total of 13 sportspeople have been named Australian of the Year since the award's inception in 1960. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Powell, Richards named to shortlist for World Athlete of the Year Nov 8, 2006
25 and Cathy Freeman took silver in 48. 63. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
* Sports Briefs Oct 13, 2006
Athletics Cathy Freeman to marry Sydney Olympics gold medalist Cathy Freeman said on Thursday she is engaged to be married to a Melbourne stockbroker. Freeman, who won the 400m race at Sydney's Olympic stadium after lighting the flame at the 2000 opening ceremonies, is expected to marry James Murch, her boyfriend of about six months, sometime late next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Your thoughts on the Swans' win Sep 23, 2006
Mark Ella in 84, Cathy Freeman in 2000 or any soccer game I have been to. Simply the Best. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Richards turns it on again in 400m Sep 18, 2006
Next in line for Richards is Cathy Freeman, sixth on the list at 48. 63s. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kewell 1-0 in the battle of the bulge Sep 13, 2006
The Government has already named the Olympic gold medallists Cathy Freeman and Kieren Perkins as ambassadors. Mr Howard praised Kewell yesterday and said he hoped the Socceroos player would be joined by many prominent Australians on the anti-obesity campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kewell joins obesity fight Sep 12, 2006
Kewell today joined Kieren Perkins and Cathy Freeman in becoming an Australian Government healthy active ambassador to promote healthy living. Prime Minister John Howard said the prominent Australian had been recruited to tackle obesity, which was a huge problem in western societies including Australia. (The Australian)
Face of a nation| Sep 5, 2006
A winner in 2003 was another Aboriginal woman who overcame the odds to become an Australian icon Olympic gold medal sprinter Cathy Freeman, track darling of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. But Harris would probably prefer to follow in the footsteps of an Australian who wears a different kind of spikes Elle "The Body" McPherson, who made her name as a supermodel before launching her own lingerie line. (iAfrica.com)
Cathy steps out with her 'secret man' Sep 3, 2006
CATHY Freeman yesterday thrust her new man, Melbourne stockbroker James Murch, into the public spotlight ... Happy together: Cathy Freeman and new boyfriend James Murch are looking for a mansion in Melbourne. (NEWS.com.au)
Inspirational indigenous duo flies the flag for football Aug 18, 2006
For North, who is now on the same level as Anthony Mundine and Cathy Freeman as a role model for Aboriginal Australia, the signs are definitely encouraging. "There was a lot of extra pride out there, playing alongside Doddsy, who's a good mate of mine," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Star UK athlete faces drug probe Aug 9, 2006
She underlined her credentials in March when she finished ahead of reigning Olympic champion Tonique Williams-Darling to win the 400m at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, following a path taken by Australia's Cathy Freeman six years before, at the Sydney Olympics. Ohuruogu is also bright and articulate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fate of star athlete hangs in the balance Aug 8, 2006
She underlined her credentials in March when she finished ahead of reigning Olympic champion Tonique Williams-Darling to win the 400 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, following a path taken by Australia's Cathy Freeman six years before, at the Sydney Olympics. Ohuruogu is also bright and articulate. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
