Cathy Freeman, Australia’s iconic Olympian, ... She lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony in the days leading up to the most important race of her life.

The 2024 Paris Games will host the first opening ceremony since 2018 that doesn’t have to work around pandemic restrictions. ... Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman, ...

Freeman’s elevation to the status of national symbol was formalized on the night of Sept. 15, when she lit the Olympic caldron at the opening ceremony. The choice of Freeman reflected the image ...

Cathy Freeman, an aboriginal Australian athlete, lights the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the 2000 Olympic Games. Photo by Dimitri Iundt/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images ...

Sydney's torchbearer, Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman, became a national hero after winning the women's 400 metres. ... Part of the London 2012 opening ceremony.

"Cathy Freeman is still synonymous with Olympic Games"- Ariarne Titmus opens up on former champion's legacy in Australia By Harshvardhan Shankar Published May 22, 2025 19:25 GMT ...

The nature segment of the 2000 Sydney opening ceremony. TSGT Rick Sforza. Sydney’s torchbearer, Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman, became a national hero after winning the women’s 400 metres ...