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Aug 19, 2026 56 min

A Nation Was Watching | Cathy Freeman

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Twenty-five years after the race that stopped a nation, Cathy Freeman reflects on the pressure, sacrifice and mindset behind one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments. Returning to Mackay, Cathy opens up about her earliest races, the influence of her family, lighting the Olympic flame, the weight of expectation at Sydney 2000 and what it truly took to become an Olympic champion. She also shares her thoughts on young athletes, Brisbane 2032, life beyond competition and whether sport still has the power to unite us. An intimate conversation with an Australian icon. This is Where The Map Ends with Cathy Freeman.

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