Sydney 2000: Cathy Freeman – Athletics
2000
Sydney 2000: Cathy Freeman – Athletics
2000
- NFSA IDWQJD3NJ2
- TypeTelevision
- MediumMoving Image
- FormSeries
- GenresNews
- Year2000
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
The sight of Cathy Freeman storming to victory in the women's 400 metre final in her green and silver bodysuit is one of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history.
This clip powerfully captures one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments. The multi-camera coverage of the race itself is an exceptional example of live vision switching.
The inclusion of interviews with Freeman just after the race and later, provide a useful context as to what the win meant for her.
It would have been interesting to hear more from bronze medallist Katherine Merry who seems to appreciate the significance of the race for Freeman, who was the first Australian Aboriginal competitor to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
Excerpt from Seven News, 26 September 2000.
Notes by Adam Blackshaw
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
The sight of Cathy Freeman storming to victory in the women's 400 metre final in her green and silver bodysuit is one of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history.
This clip powerfully captures one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments. The multi-camera coverage of the race itself is an exceptional example of live vision switching.
The inclusion of interviews with Freeman just after the race and later, provide a useful context as to what the win meant for her.
It would have been interesting to hear more from bronze medallist Katherine Merry who seems to appreciate the significance of the race for Freeman, who was the first Australian Aboriginal competitor to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
Excerpt from Seven News, 26 September 2000.
Notes by Adam Blackshaw
- NFSA IDWQJD3NJ2
- TypeTelevision
- MediumMoving Image
- FormSeries
- GenresNews
- Year2000
- BroadcasterSeven Network
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