Cathy Freeman quotes

Cathy Freeman is an Australian sprinter and Olympic gold medallist, celebrated for her achievements in the 400 metres. Her victory at the Sydney 2000 Olympics became a defining moment in Australian sporting history. She continues to inspire as a symbol of Indigenous Australian pride and reconciliation. Here are 32 of her quotes:

You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable. (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. View quote
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I think the greatest amount of pressure is the pressure I place on myself. So in a way I chose to be alone. View quote
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I don't have a lot of regrets in my life. View quote
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Peace, unity and harmony! View quote
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I was always surrounded by expectation from the very first race I ran as a 5-year-old. View quote
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I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run. View quote
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I made my first Australian senior team when I was 16, first Olympics when I was 19, and I retired. I'm 32, I retired four years ago, so a good third of my life or nearly a third of my life has been all about running. View quote
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With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor. View quote
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I definitely do things on my terms, it may not seem that way but I actually do. View quote
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When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen. (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. View quote
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I don't agree with everything Madonna's done but she is fearless. View quote
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Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me. View quote
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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. View quote
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Between 1991 and 1997 I had really serious asthma. View quote
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I have time to breathe, time to be myself more often, I am a lot more relaxed and less guarded. View quote
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My last real race was at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000. View quote
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I want to keep my private life private. View quote
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People could see in me who I am now, an Olympic champ, the best in the world. View quote
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I don't like people looking at me; I hate the attention. (Cathy Freeman)
I like being in the workforce; it keeps me grounded. View quote
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I lie around the floor with my cats Billy and Jazz or watch DVDs with my best friends. View quote
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The thing I do best is laugh. View quote
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This occasion is personally very meaningful and I hope to visit Korea again if I have the chance. View quote
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Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman - Image
Photo: Jason Pini/AusAID, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Australian Athlete
Born: February 16, 1973
Quotes count: 32

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