Cathy Freeman
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🥇 Olympic Gold Medallist 400m Sydney 2000 ⭐️ Management: @Estrella_Sports
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Massive pride in our girl! Congratulations
@ashbarty
! We are all so very proud of you.
#Wimbledon
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You can’t compare the experiences of those 12 ships that first arrived to
this country to what their arrival meant for all generations of Australia's First Nations people!
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Thank you for the inspiration, David Gulpilil. Rest In Peace.
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So incredibly proud of our girls! You gave it everything and inspired an entire nation! Hold your head up high and here’s to the future!
#matildas
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A massive congratulations to the Boomers!!! You led from the front,
@Patty_Mills
, and you and the team made us all so proud!
#Tokyo2020
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Thank you for all your messages of support re the FREEMAN film. It’s truly been overwhelming & I’m so happy so many enjoyed it. And thank you Laurence Billiet of
@general__strike
for getting it right. You, Stephen Page, Lillian Banks & all involved portrayed my story perfectly.🙏🏾
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Really beautiful. Particularly stunning. Thank you
@NFSAonline
!
#OnThisDay
20 years ago, Cathy Freeman won gold in the 400-metre final of the
#Sydney2000
Olympic Games, becoming the first Indigenous Australian to win an individual Olympic event.
Tonight, we’re lighting the sails with the winning moment thanks to
@NFSAonline
.
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So saddened to hear the passing of such a champion for First Nations people and all humanity. I will remember (Uncle) Archie Roach as such a courageous story teller and remarkable musician! You’ll never be forgotten. Rest in Peace. Sincerest condolences to all the family.
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Revisiting this always makes me a little nervous. But excited to finally see the finished product tonight. I hope you enjoy.
#FreemanABC
This Sunday, get ready to relive one of the greatest sporting stories in our history!
@CathyFreeman
FREEMAN Sunday 13 September, 7.40pm (AEST) on
@ABCTV
+ iview
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I’m saddened to learn of the passing of a giant of a man, John Landy. A true athlete, scholar and gentleman. Rest In Peace.
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I’m saddened that Australia and the world of sport has lost one of its greatest sons. RIP Shane
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I thought it was time to finally share my thoughts in detail about that race. Only took me 20 years! Laurence Billiet (Producer) certainly found a way to take me back. Looking forward to seeing how it all turned out.
Relive the magic of
@CathyFreeman
's Olympic Gold medal win 20 years on as she shares her full story for the first time.
#FreemanABC
.
Premieres Sunday 13 September 7.40pm.
Read more:
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What a way to start the year!!! A phone call from our Prime Minister to say that we are “One and Free”! Thank you!!!
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Truly honoured! Thank you!
Through every era, and transcending every code.
The eastern grandstand of Accor Stadium has today been named after Australia’s sporting hero, Cathy Freeman.
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Bob Hawke, may you Rest In Peace. This was a special day for me.
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Congratulations to Patty & Alyssa on your marriage! What a beautiful couple you are. And what a special day it was to be a part of. Thank you.
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Watching the
#Tokyo2020
@Olympics
Opening Ceremony reminds me of how small our world is and how unity is still very much alive.
#olympicvalues
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Thank you for the inspirational memories, Betty Cuthbert. Rest in peace.
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The time is now for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to be enshrined in Australia’s Constitution. The Uluru Statement from the Heart is 4 years old today. Come on Australians. Support what is right and fair.
Today marks the 4th Anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and we are taking action because it's
#TIMEFORAVOICE
.
From the Heart's media release below:
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
BRISBANE 2032 ELECTED AS HOST OF THE GAMES OF THE XXXV OLYMPIAD!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Nigel Murch. One in a billion. A loving husband, father, grandfather and father in law. But above all, a man you could talk to, learn from and laugh with. Rest in peace my darling father in law. You will never be forgotten.
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Muhammad Ali represents and symbolises greatness for all the world over. His name and story will live on forever. RIP!
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I support the
#UluruStatement
because it’s time that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in our Constitution.
@fromtheheartau
Sign your support here:
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As a proud Kuku Yalanji woman, this news makes me feel a sense of profound happiness!
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May you Rest In Peace, Polly. You’ll never be forgotten!
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Wishing the great Bruce McAvaney all the strength in the world. Thinking of him and his loved ones.
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Great to see the Blues get up and win today and honour the legend that is Serge!
@CarltonFC
#AFLPiesBlues
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Excited to be the first Aussie to Tweet the new Olympic emojis...
#AUS
,
#Olympics
,
#Rio2016
,
#Gold
,
#Athletics
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What a night! The best sporting moment of my life!!! So proud of the
@SSFCRABBITOHS
!
#NRLGF
http://t.co/Oy8gLCZYHG
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Congratulations
@TheMatildas
! Seven in a row! Loved being there cheering you on!
#AUSvCHN
#GoMatildas
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Who are we as Australians? What values do we stand for and aspire to uphold to protect future generations? Incarceration Nation on
@SBSOnDemand
challenges us to conceive what it actually means to be Australian based on reflection, introspection & true vision for a better future.
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One of my greatest joys in life is watching
@midnightoilband
live! Loved also hearing
@aliceskyepepper
,
@dansultan
,
@TasmanKeith
&
@troycassardaley
last night! Miss you Bones Hillman!
#MakarrataLive
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RIP Maurie Plant. If you were lucky enough to know him, his presence, personality and charm just sucked you right in. The mark you made in my life both as an athlete & as a friend was extraordinary. I love you, Maurice, and will miss you terribly. You’ll be forever in our hearts.
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Let a time come when all Australians are open to our great country's Indigenous culture, history & perspective so we can all be better off!
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Wow! 15 yrs since my race & I still struggle to watch it! The vibes in the air that night were just phenomenal. My bones are still rattling!
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What an honour it was to present the medals for the Women’s 400m!
@GC2018
@CommGamesAUS
#GC2018Athletics
#ShareTheDream
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Fred... One of my heroes!!!
Around this time 30 years ago, Fred Hollows stood with
@cathyfreeman
. Today, we stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. And we'll amplify Black and Indigenous voices on our social media over coming days, weeks and months.
#Reconciliation
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
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Mrs Baldry was my Grade 1 teacher & gave me the push I needed to start running. She had a huge impact & I am forever grateful. On
#WorldTeachersDay
, I’m proud to be part of
@MonashEducation
’s
#ThankYourTeacher
campaign. Who was your Mrs Baldry? Full video:
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Thank you to all of those who participated and supported the
@CathyFreemanFnd
’s
#StrideForEducation
campaign!!! I really do appreciate it from the bottom of my heart! 🙏🏾
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Marvelous Marvin Hagler... One of the warmest gentlemen I’ve ever known. Rest In Peace. Much love to Kay.
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I was proud to attend today's Melbourne rally against the closure of remote Indigenous communities in WA!
http://t.co/rkaWTqx6sI
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Thanks Woolies for including me as a Woolworths Aussie Hero! The Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner and, I must admit, I’m starting to get pretty excited! You can get involved and collect your Woolworths Aussie Heroes stickers now!
#sponsored
@woolworths
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It was great sharing memories with my old friend
@tamsynlewis
. Bring on the Athletics! It all starts today. I hope to see you at the track! Tickets still available!
@GC2018
#SHARETHEDREAM
#GC2018Athletics
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First time I'll be back at a packed
@ANZStadium
since Sydney 2000. C'mon
@SSFCRABBITOHS
! This is your year!!!
#NRLGF
http://t.co/PbKfRMNLnY
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Congratulations to you,
@laurenej15
, on a sterling career! What an amazing contribution you made to Australian sport and Basketball!
#legend
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Very proud the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Veterans & Services Assoc will lead the march at National Ceremony in Canberra!
#AnzacDay
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Our leaders need to get educated on the history of this country’s First Nations people in order to truly identify as Australian!
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What a buzz to be here for day 1 of the Athletics in Rio! All the very best to all the Aussie athletes!
@AthsAust
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It was such a joy being part of such a wonderful team putting together “The Heartbeat of the Land”! A book I’m very proud of.
@LarrikinH
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Congratulations on a stellar career, Sally! You always performed when it counted!
I am here to let you all know that I have decided to retire from my sport of athletics. It has been a long 16 years, but also a fun and exciting 16 years. My body has decided it is time to let it go, and move forward onto a new direction.
📺:
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So incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Rebecca Wilson. My thoughts are with her family and friends. Rest In peace.
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I felt inspired and blessed to be a part of this year’s Garnduwa ‘Making her Mark’ Women in Sport Forum and spend time with these amazing women!
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Such an incredible honour! Congratulations to the other recipients and a big thanks to the AOC!
Olympic greats given Order of Merits at this morning's AGM including Peter Norman, Shane Gould,
@IanThorpe
,
@CathyFreeman
and Raelene Boyle.
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Loved handing out so many awards in Palm Island for attendance, behaviour & literacy this term!!!
@CathyFreemanFnd
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Craig Ruddy
Forever in my heart
Forever in my mind
Forever in my life
Now you are resting in eternal peace
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C’mon Australia! My message for the
@SouthernStars
to
#BeatEngland
in their battle to retain the Ashes!
@CricketAus
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We’re at the half way mark for the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s
#StrideForEducation
campaign! It’s still not too late to join. Check out the link in the
@CathyFreemanFnd
bio!
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I very rarely get this angry! It is invasive, wrong and immoral!
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Thrilled to be celebrating the 10th year anniversary of
@CathyFreemanFnd
today!!!
#futureleaders
#indigenoussuccess
#educationchangeslives
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Incarceration Nation is a powerful and honest look at ourselves as Australians. It highlights the complete failure of our current justice system and gives us an insight into who we strive to be.
It’s time for change!
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Had a ball shooting a TV commercial with these 2 superstars,
@greg_inglis
&
@Sam_jo_Harris
! Stay tuned!!!
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Well... It all starts tomorrow!!! C'MON AUSTRALIA!!! Wishing you all the very best!
@AUSOlympicTeam
#AUS
#Olympics
#Rio2016
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Finally been reunited with my authenticated Sydney2000 opening ceremony suit! Thanks to all involved in returning it!
http://t.co/kFv8aoPVSn
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I’ll never forget that day. Etched in my memory forever!
Thrilled to have received the John Barrett Award for Australian Studies with Gary Osmond for our
@aus_journal
article on this extraordinary but distressingly forgotten image that
@CathyFreeman
&
@WLudbey
crafted in 1994.
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So I've found my Opening Ceremony shoes. Just waiting to hear back about my suit. Would be an amazing Xmas present!!!
http://t.co/6Qp0nmYajD
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I'm excited to be on board as a
@GC2018
ambassador! We Aussies sure know how to put on a show!
@CommGamesAUS
#SHARETHEDREAM
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Thanks for all your kind messages today! 14 years ago!!! Time flies!
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Excited to now be on Instagram! Looking forward to sharing some posts with you!
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I really worry when an athlete's well being and performance gets potentially compromised. Good luck
@sallyp100h
! Stay focused!
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@KyahSimon
@TheMatildas
@FIFAWWC
Don’t stop believing in your dream, Kyah, and most of all don’t stop believing in yourself!!! ❤️💛🖤
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