Does Cathy Freeman have parents?

Does Cathy Freeman have parents?

(p. 6) Her father Norman Freeman moved to Woorabinda when Cathy was five, and her family would visit him every Christmas.

What happened to Cathy Freeman’s father?

Although Freeman was not taken from her family, she had a difficult childhood. She was molested as a child, and both her younger sister and her father died. When Freeman was still a girl, her talent in running was obvious.

Where are Cathy Freeman’s parents from?

Cathy Freeman was born in Mackay (Queensland) on 16 February, 1973. Her mother is of the Kuku Yalanji people of far north Queensland and along with Cathy’s grandmother was born in the Indigenous community of Palm Island. Cathy’s father was born in Woorabinda and is of the Burri Gubba people of central Queensland.

Does Cathy Freeman have siblings?

Anne-Marie Freeman
Norman FreemanGavin FreemanGarth Freeman
Cathy Freeman/Siblings

What is Cathy Freemans daughters name?

Ruby Anne Susie Murch
Cathy Freeman/Daughters
Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman is happy and healthy after giving birth to her first child. Ruby Anne Susie Murch was born shortly after 8am (AEST) on Friday, to Cathy and her husband James Murch.

Who is Cathy Freemans father?

Norman Freeman
Cathy Freeman/Fathers

How many brothers and sisters did Cathy Freeman have?

Who was Cathy Freeman’s father?

Does Cathy Freeman have any brothers or sisters?

Born to Norman Freeman and Cecilia in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, Cathy Freeman spent her childhood with her brothers Gavin, Garth and Norman. She had a sister namely Anne Marie. Her parents got divorced in 1978. At the age of eight, she won her first gold medal at the school athletics championship.

Who are Cathy Freeman parents Cecelia and Norman Freeman?

Cathy Freeman’s mother’s name is Cecelia Freeman and her father’s name is Norman Freeman. We will continue to update information on Cathy Freeman’s parents. Like many famous people and celebrities, Cathy Freeman keeps her personal life private.

How old are Cathy and Cathy’s parents now?

Cathy’s mum’s real name is Cecelia Freeman. She is currently 74 years old. She was also part of the stolen generation. Cathy’s dad’s real name is Norman Freeman. He was a rugby player. He got drunk a lot which affected the kids, he left the family and came back when Cathy was five. He died when she was competing in Europe.

What is Cathy Freeman doing after her retirement?

After her retirement, she is involved with her non-profit organization, the Catherine Freeman Foundation. Born to Norman Freeman and Cecilia in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, Cathy Freeman spent her childhood with her brothers Gavin, Garth and Norman. She had a sister namely Anne Marie. Her parents got divorced in 1978.