Cathy Freeman Achievements,Bio, Foundation, Spouse and Net Worth 

Cathy Freeman achievements are numerous as she accomplished her dream to leave a footprint in athletics.

Synopsis

Former Australian sprinter and Olympic medalist, Cathy Freeman achievements are unlimited for her dedication and hard work towards sports. Freeman has won gold medal in 2000 Summer Olympics and Auckland Common Wealth Games. Besides, she has won Australian of the Year and the World Sportswoman of the Year. Later, after retiring from athletics career in 2003, she established a non-profit organization named Catherine Freeman Foundation.

Birth and Early Days

Cathy Freeman was born as Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman on 16 February 1973 in Mackay, Queensland in Australia. The Australian sprinter was born to parents Norman Freeman and Cecilia. She grew up with her three brothers Gavin, Garth and Norman and a sister named Anne Marie.

Cathy had begun her athletics training from the age of 2, as her stepfather Bruce Barber coached for Cathy Freeman achievements in later career. Cathy’s parents got divorced when she was 5 years old. Since Cathy got training from the very early age, she received her first gold medal when she was 8 years old. It was her first gold medal during her school days. Cathy Freeman achievements began from her teens when she had won national and regional level titles. She attended Fairholme College with scholarship in 1988. The following year, she attended Kooralbyn International School and received professional training from Mike Danila.

Professional Career

The professional career boasts about Cathy Freeman achievements. She bagged a gold medal in Auckland Commonwealth Games. Freeman became the first female Australian Aboriginal to boast this title. After winning gold, she left for Melbourne in 1990 and started her training under Coach Peter Fortune for rest of her life.

Her professional trainings were strong enough that she got the chance to represent Australia at 1990 World Junior Championship in Athletics in Bulgaria. Similarly, her hard work was enough to easily enter into the semifinal in World Junior Championship. However, she attained the position of 5^th contestant in the final of 400m.

The year 1992 seemed to be a blessing for Freeman as she gained silver medal in her second World Junior Championship organized in South Korea. She also stood up representing Australia in Olympic Games, which was her first time.

The following year, she again competed in World Championship reaching the semi-final in 200m. Cathy Freeman achievements are most highlighted in the year 1994 as she participated in 1994 Commonwealth Games in Canada winning gold in 200 and 400m. Moreover, she bagged silver medal as Australian squad of 400m relay the same year.

Freeman kept on participating and winning as long as she was in the game. Her positive spirit and hard work kept her going through the road of success. She stood in the fourth position in 1995 World Championship in Athletics in Sweden. By the time, Freeman had become a threat to Marie-Jose Perec of France in 1996 Olympics. However, she won the silver medal finishing behind Perec and made Australian record of 48.63 seconds.

Apart from all these titles and records, Cathy Freeman achievements also run through finishing first in World Championship of 400m in 1997. In addition, she won the 400m World Championship in 1999 too. 2000 was the year when Perec’s nightmare had turned to reality. Cathy Freeman surpassed Perec and won the gold medal in the year 2000 recording the time of 49.13 seconds.

Finally, Cathy Freeman achievements in her athletic career came to halt as she took retirement in the year 2003. Also, she had regularly competed in Victorian Athletic League winning two 400m.

Post-Athletic Career

Cathy Freeman achievements were not the only mentionable things in her life. After her retirement, she got involved in various charities and philanthropic activities. She became the Ambassador of Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and carried on her tasks until 2012. Moreover, she also became the Ambassador of Cottage by the Sea and served for 10 years alongside Curtis Stone and surfer Jeff Rowley.

These positions were not enough for her to show her altruism. Therefore, she established Cathy Freeman Foundation in 2007. The organization works in remote indigenous communities in Australia. The main objective of the organization is to stop disparity in education between indigenous and non-indigenous Australian children. It accomplishes its aims by providing incentives to indigenous children to attend school.

Relationship, Dating, Marriage and Spouse

Cathy Freeman was engaged in a romantic relationship with Nick Bideau for a long time. Bideau was Freeman’s manager. However, the relationship ended in a bitter note. Therefore, she married Alexander Bodecker (Sandy) in 1999.  Sandy was a Nike executive. Nevertheless, this relationship between Freeman and Sandy did not work out either resulting in separation in 2003.

Afterwards, she dated Australian actor Joel Edgerton until 2005. Finally, Freeman settled down marrying stockbroker, James Murch on April 11, 2009. The couple has a baby named Anne Susie who recently will turn 6 on July 2017.

Net Worth and Salary

The former Australian sprinter has made a remarkable position in athletics. She has accumulated the wealth of $4 million as well as enough of prestige and fame.

With the record breaking time and competitive spirit, Cathy Freeman achievements and awards has been high throughout her athletic career. Also, she has made special place in people’s heart with her philanthropic works.