Cathy Freeman leads trio of women at top of list of Australia’s most admired sportspeople
A recent poll by DemosAU identifies Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty, and Sam Kerr as Australia's most admired sportspeople. The findings suggest that these women have united the country through their significant achievements on the global stage.
Why it matters
The poll highlights the cultural impact of female athletes in Australia and their role in national identity and public admiration.
Australian track star Cathy Freeman, who won gold at the Sydney Olympics, has been voted Australia’s most admired sportsperson. Australian track star Cathy Freeman, who won gold at the Sydney Olympics, has been voted Australia’s most admired sportsperson. Sport Cathy Freeman leads trio of women at top of list of Australia’s most admired sportspeople Ash Barty and Sam Kerr rank joint second nationally in online poll
Nathan Cleary in NSW and Neale Daniher in Victoria rank highly
Prefer the Guardian on Google There is a sporting schism in Australia, and it is crossed by only three individuals. All have shone on the global stage, their achievements radiating from recent memories.
The three women have not played Australia’s biggest professional codes, and have never been the country’s highest money-earner. Yet through their athletic prowess and personal magnetism they have won over the wider public.
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