Cathy Freeman

Sportswoman: Runner (former)

Born: Feb 16, 1973age 53
height: 5'5" (or 164 cm)
body type: Athletic
nationality: Australian

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Career

Active 1990 – 2003

Biography

About Cathy Freeman

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Cathy Freeman, the Olympic champion in the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, set her personal best of 48.63 seconds in 1996. That time ranks her as the 11th-fastest woman ever. She was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, and competed from 1990 to 2003. She began her professional career at around 18 years old. At the 2000 Olympics, she also had the honor of lighting the Olympic Flame. Her career spanned 13 active years. She is Australian and of Black ethnicity. She stands 5'5" and has an athletic build. Today, she has 38k followers on Instagram. Brown eyes complete her look.

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Years Active: 1990-2003 (started around 18 years old; 13 years active)
Birthplace: Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Ethnicity: Black

Body

Eye Color: Brown
Weight: 123 lbs (or 56 kg)

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Instagram Followers: 38k (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

How old was Cathy Freeman when she turned professional?

She started her professional career at around 18 years old, in 1990.

What is Cathy Freeman's personal best time in the 400 metres?

Her personal best is 48.63 seconds, which she set in 1996 at the Olympics.

How long was Cathy Freeman's professional career?

She was active from 1990 to 2003, which is 13 years.

Did you know

Cathy Freeman's personal best of 48.63 seconds ranks her as the 11th-fastest woman of all time.
She lit the Olympic Flame at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where she also won gold in the 400 metres.
Her personal best was set while finishing second in the 1996 Olympics.