EDITORIAL: Freeman worth gold and more

EDITORIAL: Freeman worth gold and more

SEPTEMBER 27, 2000

In an editorial today, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer champions aboriginal athlete Cathy Freeman as more than just a winner of the gold medal.

The paper praises her for being not only an outstanding athlete, but an advocate for indigenous issues.

The paper says the Olympics are a "colorblind playing field where all manner of prejudice has been tested and tossed aside."

Get the Story:
Aboriginal Pride: Race Carried Hopes for Reconciliation (The Salt Lake Tribune 9/26)

Relevant Links:
Cathy Freeman Bio - www.nbcolympics.com/?/bios/tf/freemcat/freemcatbio_01.html

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