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“With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.”

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Cathy Freeman, born on February 16, 1973, is a renowned Australian Olympic athlete. She won gold medals in the 100m and 200m sprints at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, becoming an iconic figure in Australian sports history. more

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