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Born to Run: My Story
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Born to Run: My Story
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Cathy Freeman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 134 |
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Category/Genre | Track and field sports and athletics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780143302384
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Classifications | Dewey:796.4 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Random House Australia
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Imprint |
Puffin
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Publication Date |
5 March 2007 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Hi guys,Ever since I was little I only had one dream - to win a gold medal at the Olympics. When I was twenty-seven years old, my dream came true. I'll never forget that night at the Sydney 2000 Games - as I crossed the finish line, it was as if the whole of Australia was cheering for me. Sometimes I still wonder how it happened. When I was growing up, I felt no different to anyone else. I loved having fun with my brothers, sleeping over at nanna's and going horse riding with my dad. But I especially loved to run. With the help of my family, coaches and teachers, I became the best female 400-metre runner in the world. I hope you enjoy my story, and that it inspires you to chase after your dreams too!
Author Biography
Cathy Freeman won her first race - the 80m dash at St Joseph's Primary, Mackay, Queensland - when she was eight years old. She went on to become Australia's leading athlete of the modern era. Her unforgettable win at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was the highlight of a brilliant career that has included a host of Commonwealth Games medals, two world titles and an Olympic silver medal. Cathy announced her retirement from athletics in July 2003.
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