My mind is pretty made up that life for Cathy Freeman will be as an unmarried woman from now on.

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.

I am very determined and the sport is my passion. I believe I am born for running.

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.

My story has resonated around the world. I am just Catherine, I just like to run. And I'll run with opportunities.

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

It is my second visit to Korea since the International Junior Athletic Championships in 1992. Both then and now, I felt Korea is an interesting country and the people are very kind.