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.
Cathy FreemanI was always surrounded by expectation from the very first race I ran as a 5-year-old.
Cathy FreemanWith Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.
Cathy FreemanI made publicity contracts with Nike, several broadcasting companies and airline companies within Australia.
Cathy FreemanI want to be a positive role model, especially for kids and Aboriginal people... When people see me, often all they see is another Australian athlete having a go. It isn't until they see the full Cathy Freeman picture that they realise how proud I am of my ancestry and heritage. I'd like a little more tolerance and acceptance of my culture and all the differing cultures that make up Australia.
Cathy Freeman