Cathy Freeman Quiz

Where was Cathy Freeman born?

• Sydney, Australia

• Mackay, Queensland

• Melbourne, Australia

• Brisbane, Queensland

At what age did Cathy Freeman first race?

• Six years old

• Eight years old

• Ten years old

• Twelve years old

Which school did Cathy Freeman attend for professional coaching?

• Fairholme College

• Kooralbyn International School

• Sydney Grammar School

• Brisbane State High School

In which year did Cathy Freeman win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

• 1990

• 1994

• 1996

• 2000

What was Cathy Freeman's dream as a child?

• To become a doctor

• To win a Winter Games gold medal

• To travel the world

• To become a teacher

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What was significant about Cathy Freeman's gold medal in 1990?

• She was the first Australian to win it

• She was the first Australian Aboriginal person to win it

• She was the youngest person to win it

• She won it in a new event

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In which events did Cathy Freeman win gold at the 1994 Commonwealth Games?

• 100m and 200m

• 200m and 400m

• 400m and 800m

• 800m and 1500m

What foundation did Cathy Freeman establish in 2007?

• Freeman Sports Foundation

• Cathy Freeman Foundation

• Australian Indigenous Foundation

• Education for All Foundation

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Which organization did Cathy Freeman serve as an Ambassador for?

• United Nations

• Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

• World Health Organization

• Greenpeace

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What is the purpose of the Cathy Freeman Foundation?

• To promote sports

• To close the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children

• To build schools

• To provide scholarships for athletes