You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable.

- Cathy Freeman

Twenty seconds before a race, there's absolute focus. The key thing is to achieve relaxation, but at the same to have absolute total control. You've …

- Cathy Freeman

Disappointment and adversity can be catalysts for greatness. There's something particularly exciting about being the hunter, as opposed to the hunted…

- Cathy Freeman

My story has resonated around the world. I am just Catherine, I just like to run. And I'll run with opportunities.

- Cathy Freeman

Peace, unity and harmony!

- Cathy Freeman

I was always surrounded by expectation from the very first race I ran as a 5-year-old.

- Cathy Freeman

For athletes traditionally it's such a fantastic stepping stone to greater things down the track and in the future. Don't undermine the Commonwealth …

- Cathy Freeman

Realise there is always somebody else in the World who's not coping as well as you are.

- Cathy Freeman

I am very determined and the sport is my passion. I believe I am born for running.

- Cathy Freeman