Cathy Freeman
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique – and so is the pressure that comes with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
- by Greg Baum
Latest
Australia’s 20 most memorable Olympic moments
Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.
- by Tom Decent
Your Olympics warm-up: You name the sport, we name the movie
With the Olympics just over a month away, it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.
- by Louise Rugendyke
University to study Freeman’s ‘dream state’ in famous gold medal run
Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics is arguably Australia’s greatest sporting moment. Now Freeman has revealed how she mentally handled the pressure is the topic of a study at Monash University.
- by Jon Pierik
Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up
The popular ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show.
- by Bridget McManus
Opinion
Lionel Messi
If Messi’s jerseys are worth $15m, what price for the balls of Bairstow and Buddy … and Schlossy’s shoe?
Forget your mass-produced memorabilia, let’s take a look at what people should really want.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Voice to parliament
You’re invited to a cosmic dance with Cathy Freeman. I hope you accept
This continent is caked hard with the spilt blood of Indigenous children. But the cosmic dance can temper grief and rage.
- by Michael Boylan
‘Stand with me’: Cathy Freeman declares her support for the Voice
In arguably the most high-profile Indigenous endorsement, Freeman has recorded a minute-long video message imploring Australians to “show our support for Australians who need it the most”.
- by Paul Sakkal
Sydney Olympic stadium grandstand to be named after Cathy Freeman
The eastern grandstand at Accor Stadium will be the first to be named after a woman in NSW, the government says.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
‘OMG, what a rush’: The Matildas have made even nihilists believe
The Matildas at the World Cup have even won hearts previously hardened against all sports. But where will it all lead?
- by Greg Baum
‘This is only the beginning’: Matildas are ready for the biggest night of their lives
Is this the “Cathy Freeman moment” the Matildas wanted to give to Australia? Hopefully not. Hopefully, this is just the entree.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp