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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Athlete |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Indigenous rights
Indigenous rights and education |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Indigenous rights
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
Supports Indigenous arts
|
| gptkbp:athletics |
Advocate for women's sports
Mentoring young athletes Continues to promote athletics Promotes athletics among youth |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Multiple_Australian_Sports_Awards
gptkb:Australian_Sports_Medal |
| gptkbp:biography |
Catherine Freeman: A Life in Sport
Catherine Freeman: The Story of an Olympic Champion Catherine Freeman: The Journey Catherine Freeman: The Story of a Champion |
| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:2003
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| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1990
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| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:Youth_programs
Promotes health and education Supporting Indigenous communities |
| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:coaching_career |
Started after retirement
Started coaching after retirement |
| gptkbp:commonwealth_games_gold_medal |
gptkb:1994_Commonwealth_Games
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
Engages in community service projects
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:Native_American_culture
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoting reconciliation in Australia
Increased visibility for Indigenous athletes Promotes Indigenous culture through sport Promoted Indigenous culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Promoting diversity in sports.
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Honored in various Australian cultural events
Recognized in Australia Day Honours |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Indigenous Australian representation
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
Symbol of reconciliation in Australia
|
| gptkbp:current_club |
gptkb:Melbourne_Track_Club
gptkb:Athletics_Australia |
| gptkbp:date_of_birth |
1973-02-16
February 16, 1973 |
| gptkbp:distance |
400 meters
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| gptkbp:documentary |
Catherine Freeman: The Story of an Olympic Champion
Catherine Freeman: The Journey Catherine Freeman: The Story of a Champion |
| gptkbp:educational_role |
Promotes education for Indigenous youth
|
| gptkbp:event_participation |
Speaks at sports events
|
| gptkbp:events |
400 meters
Indigenous athlete to win an Olympic gold medal |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:2000_Olympic_Games_400m_final
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Winning the gold medal in the 400 meters at the 2000 Olympics
Winning gold in the 400m at the Sydney Olympics Winning the 400 meters at the 2000 Olympics Her iconic victory lap at the 2000 Olympics |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I want to be a role model for young people.”
" I am proud to be an Aboriginal woman." “ I want to be a role model.” |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Marie-Josée_Ta_Lou
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| gptkbp:first_indigenous_australian |
To win an Olympic gold medal
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| gptkbp:first_nation |
gptkb:Kuku_Yalanji
|
| gptkbp:first_race |
At age 5
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Catherine_Astrid_Salome_Freeman
|
| gptkbp:head_coach |
Mentor for young athletes
Focus on technique and mental strength Athletics coaching |
| gptkbp:height |
1.75 m
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Educates on Indigenous history
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Order_of_Australia
gptkb:Australian_of_the_Year_1998 gptkb:Order_of_Australia_Medal |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Catherine Freeman
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased visibility for Indigenous athletes
|
| gptkbp:inaugural_indigenous_athlete |
To light the Olympic flame
First Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. |
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiring young athletes
Indigenous Australian athletes |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Women's athletics
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
her family
Her family and community Her coach, Peter Fortune |
| gptkbp:influenced_sports_policy |
Advocacy for Indigenous athletes
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Athletics in Australia
Indigenous youth in Australia |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Indigenous youth
Young athletes Role model for athletes Role model for Indigenous youth |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
Promotes tech in sports
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:Youth_programs
Community development projects Promotes health and fitness Olympic committees |
| gptkbp:involvement_in_business |
Entrepreneurial ventures
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_culture |
Promotes Indigenous culture
|
| gptkbp:involvement_in_environment |
Supports environmental causes
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_fitness |
Promotes fitness programs
|
| gptkbp:involvement_in_food |
Promotes healthy eating
|
| gptkbp:involvement_in_global_issues |
Advocates for global issues awareness
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_human_rights |
Supports human rights initiatives
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_science |
Promotes science in sports
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_social_justice |
Advocates for social justice
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_sports_science |
Promotes sports science research
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_travel |
Promotes travel for sports events
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| gptkbp:involvement_in_wellness |
Supports wellness initiatives
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| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
gptkb:Catherine_Freeman_Foundation
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations of athletes
Inspiration for future generations Inspiring future generations Role model for athletes |
| gptkbp:medal |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:1997_World_Championships gptkb:1 gptkb:2000_Summer_Olympics |
| gptkbp:media |
gptkb:commentary
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Television_presenter
Various documentaries and interviews Television and documentaries Active in media post-retirement |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Australian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Cathy
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First Indigenous Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal
|
| gptkbp:notable_athletes |
Multiple national championships
Significant figure in Australian sports history |
| gptkbp:notable_race |
2000 Olympic final
|
| gptkbp:olympic_games |
gptkb:1996_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:2000_Summer_Olympics 1996, 2000 |
| gptkbp:personal_best |
49.59 seconds
48.25 seconds 400 meters -48.63 seconds 400 meters in 48.63 seconds |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Supports various charities
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Mackay,_Queensland,_Australia
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| gptkbp:political_position |
Advocates for policy change
|
| gptkbp:post_athletics_career |
Public speaking engagements
Public speaking and advocacy |
| gptkbp:record |
400 meters
400 meters -48.25 seconds Australian 400m record |
| gptkbp:retired |
Professional athletics
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:2003_World_Championships
gptkb:Public_speaker Injuries |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:2003
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| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
Active on Instagram and Twitter
Active on Instagram |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Supports Indigenous musicians
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| gptkbp:sponsorship |
gptkb:Nike
|
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Athletics
Dedication and hard work Believe in yourself and your dreams. |
| gptkbp:sports_featured |
gptkb:Commonwealth_Games
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| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
Respected by peers
Promoted fair play Respected by peers and competitors Respected figure in athletics Role model for fair play |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Cameron_Mc_Kenzie
Married Cameron Mc Kenzie-Mc Harg |
| gptkbp:team |
Recognized internationally for her achievements
|
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
gptkb:Dancing_with_the_Stars_Australia
|
| gptkbp:television_show |
gptkb:Dancing_with_the_Stars_Australia
|
| gptkbp:traditional_clothing |
Promotes Indigenous fashion designers
|
| gptkbp:training |
High-intensity interval training
Interval training |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
gptkb:Melbourne,_Australia
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| gptkbp:weight |
65 kg
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| gptkbp:writings |
Supports literacy programs
|
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
Supports youth sports programs
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Freeman
gptkb:Australian_Honours_System |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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