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Aboriginal athlete wins gold
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 Austrlian aboriginal athlete Cathy Freeman took home the gold in the 400 meter race on Monday and carried both the Austrlian and Aboriginal flags on a victory lap. As an aboriginal, Freeman has helped put the spotlight in issues faced by the country's indigenous population. Get the Story:
Aboriginal Pride: Race Carried Hopes for Reconciliation (The Salt Lake Tribune 9/26) Relevant Links:
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