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.

Freeman won the Olympic title in a time of 49. She also set all-time personal bests in the 100 m (11. Personal bests


Competition record


International competitions


National championships


Circuit performances


Awards
Australian of the Year 1998
Australian Sports Medal 2000
Centenary Medal 2001
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) 2001
In 2001 Freeman received the Olympic Order from Juan Antonio Samaranch
Laureus named Freeman Sportswoman of the Year in 2001
Arthur ACathy Freeman Courage Award 2001
Deadly Awards 2003 – Female Sportsperson of the Year.

In 1999 Cathy Freeman married Sandy Bodecker separating in February 2003. Her coach throughout her athletic career was Peter Fortune.