Respects to the American commentary team - this was truly wonderful.

@andysorensen1737

11 ай бұрын

NBC’s Olympic coverage has rightfully gotten plenty of criticism throughout the years, but Tom Hammond has always been class, especially when it comes to track and field.

@NeilJR

10 ай бұрын

Uncharacteristically restrained. Nice!

@petermcgrath9008

10 ай бұрын

I agree. He is first class.

@_Opal_Miner_

10 ай бұрын

Yes. They were the true heroes.

A nation held it's breath for 49.11 seconds and watched the shy girl from Queensland become an Australian legend. Still gives me chills.

@tinfoilhomer909

Жыл бұрын

I was in Tasmania and I saw her win! That day she wasn't just a Queenslander, she was an Aussie, she represented all of us. And I would love to see somebody unite the country again the way she did. It was beautiful. Like a day without racism.

@gordonrice167

10 ай бұрын

I didn't just watched it

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

That "shy girl" has a reputation for being a pompous egomaniac and downright diva behind the scenes. Except when she commentated at the 2004 Olympics, of course: then she let *everyone* listening in Australia know that she was jealous of the woman who won the 400 metres that year, Tonique Williams-Darling--and TWD did it without looking like a giant green condom. No class, just makes it all about herself. Yet many Aussies are cherry pickers.

@maelradec6766

10 ай бұрын

lmfao man up princess

As a Koori it makes me feel good her carrying the Aboriginal flag proudly.. Much love to her.

Cathy makes every Australian proud and cry and think about our country too

@aprilneho6165

2 жыл бұрын

Kiwis too bro!

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

I'm Australian, and I couldn't have cared less. I'd rather care about my family and friends.

@pixiewings21_9

10 ай бұрын

@@markv1274 You're obviously not a fan of the woman. Why are you even here? Go take your whining and infantile moaning elsewhere.

She’s a national treasure to us Aussies. And humble

The absolute relief that comes over Cathy's face is something I'll never forget. Australia demanded something from her and she delivered in a way that made every single one of us and her indigenous ancestors proud.

I have finally watched this. I live in Sydney I am from America now an Australian Citizen. I ride past her park. Bravo.

What an excellent report and coverage by a foreign network. US sports coverage has a reputation for being very US centric, but this belies that. Respect.

To this day I've never heard a crowd roar so loud. The audio at the end was great.

Such a special commentary from our friends and competition. An Australian legend. Still shed a tear 21 years on.

Still gives me goosebumps hearing that crowd as an Australian.

I remember walking out of work, going over to the electronics store opposite and standing in a crowd watching this on the TV's in the window. Everyone went beserk when she won. I'll never forget it. It was the only event I watched.

makes me very proud to be queenslander and indigenous

Gosh that was fantastic to watch and listen to 22 years later. When you hear two neutral observers call the race it really makes clear how big Cathy's achievement was. Legend.

Wow, I was in The Rocks area watching on a big screen with my then 4 year old on my shoulders. I was screaming all through the race, absolutely ecstatic with joy for Cathy. A night to remember. So very proud and still brings joyous tears seeing this 23 years later. A wonderful athlete and a great Australian ❤

@Chris-vq5vr

10 ай бұрын

I’d love to hear what Kathy’s view is on The Voice?

What a bloody Champion that girl was (and still is) so much pressure to perform and she did it, I'll never forget that night, right up there with Kieran Perkins win in 1996 when he was 8th fastest qualifier. both fantastic achievements.

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

Look at pictures of your sporting hero now, tell me you still think she's a legend. That, and her commentary at the 2004 Olympics was bloody shameful. CF had no respect for Tonique Williams-Darling, just showed how jealous she was.

I remember now. It was NBC's coverage of this race that made me understand the importance of Cathy Freeman to Australia and to the aboriginal people. And none better than Bob Costa's commentary to bring the significance home. Truly epic. "Our Cathy".

Amazing, I was there...not in the stadium but at the live screen viewing site just outside the stadium seen at 8:14. everyone seated on the grass, as she came around the bend into the last 100m, everyone rose up to the feet and screamed and cheered her on...phenomenal atmosphere! A fun fact, my brother in law was a reserve for the mens 4x100m, everyone got one of those suits that Cathy wore...only Cathy wore it though...he still has it, he puts it on for a laugh at parties!

Iconic night. Still makes me a bit teary. Cathy's genuine and understated emotion was particularly moving.

I was at a local football league 'best and fairest' vote count on that night (MVP count for you Americans out there) and the count stopped and the big screen changed to the Olympics for Cathy's race, the whole crowd there went bonkers when she won.....it was just phenomenal! I'll never forget it.

I was driving home from work on that evening- around 7:30 PM or so. I will never forget how utterly deserted the streets of Sydney were... the major roads of the city (which would normally only just be winding down from gridlocked rush hour) had maybe two cars on them. The entire nation was glued to the television.

I was there that night and watched this on the big screen from one of the grassy areas. I had been there watching the tennis all day and was lucky enough to catch this on the way to my car. The atmosphere was like nothing else!

What a fluid style, those last few meters were simply stunning!

So great to hear some American commentators who get it - who understand there is a world outside of the USA.

Absolutely brilliant - thanks for posting this Rhett. Greatest single moment in Australian sporting history.

@MrBenHaynes

10 ай бұрын

What about Steven Bradbury? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHV1prmferKYobA.html

When clips of Cathy's victory are replayed, it's quite common to hear Bruce McAvaney's, "What a legend! What a champion!" But it's very uncommon to hear co-commentator Raelene Boyle follow that up with, "What a relief!"

Back in the 90s she used to absolutely crush any competition. In the Stawell Gift she used to start seconds after gun just for fun just catch up and bet everyone in every event.

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

So even back then, she was a bad sport. You just don't mock you opponents like that. See my comments elsewhere about her 2004 Olympics commentary. Utterly shameful to mock TWD like that. Just a piece of crap. The fact that she has blown up like a blimp serves her right. Fame is fleeting. To countless people today, she's just Fat Old Cathy.

Sitting in the stand at the end near the first turn. Roared myself hoarse. What a champion! What a run! And what a relief!

Gee,that is so stirring to watch in 2023 ❤ Something Australia is seriously lacking nowadays.

Not sure how I ended up here but that was truly amazing watch (feel) and this is coming from a South African who experienced the coming together of Nation in 1995

OMG!!! Still gives me chills to see this. I could see the immense pressure written all over her face prior to the race commencing. Her performance under such severe pressure was absolutely amazing #aboriginalpride #unifiedpride

One of the most personable and down to earth people I have spoken with. I used to see/speak with her frequently when she visited communities in CQ. Always humble, (if not somewhat embarrassed by her public infamy). I never once didn’t say G’day

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

Four years after taking the gold medal in Sydney, CF announced at the 2004 Olympics. When Tonique Williams-Darling won gold in the women's 400 metres, becoming the first Bahamian to win individual Olympic gold, all CF could say was that if she'd competed, TWD would've finished silver at best. That's not a humble person, that's a piece of classless trash. I've met quite a few people in my time, including folks from sports and showbiz. Let's just say that those "humble" people can be absolutely awful when they think nobody's listening.

Dam straight well done to the Americans on the commentary..love the old days..there was still humility and respect..they really brought the emotions the Australians were feeling to their American audience..🤘🇦🇺🤘

2023 I'm Crying God Bless you Sis

One of Australia’s greatest athletes and the best ambassador for sport and Australia

NBC’s Tom Hammond did a wonderful job calling this race. I’m an American, but this is one of my favorite Olympic moments.

Hands down, my ALLTIME FAVORITE Olympic race ever!!

Proud Aussie here. I was 22 when she ran this, we definitely love Cathy freeman

@markv1274

10 ай бұрын

I was 22 back then, and I honestly did not care.

@donnawilliams2805

10 ай бұрын

​@markv1274 you're commenting an awful lot for someone who 'didn't care' 😆

She looked so Beautiful and MAGNIFICENT.

I was there in the stadium, so glad for as she crossed the line first. Such relief for Cathy and much of the audience.

Thunder and lightning ... the incredible roar of the crowd and all the camera flashes. What a fantastic run!

Wow still brings tears to my eyes!

This was a great race. I watched it live! Her running suit was perfect for the time.

Thanks for uploading this, great to hear the commentary from a different perspective.

I never get tired of watching this. ❤

only two races have made me cry, El Guerrouj in Athens and Cathy Freeman in the Motherland 😌

Still never heard a Aussie crowd roar like that

@dandenardi4584

10 ай бұрын

That was brilliant! The only comparison I think would've been Oz vs Uruguay in the 2005 WC qualifier - that crowd was friggin' loud!!

Wow I really don't know how Kathy competed with so much expectations apon performance 😮😮😮😮 Called " Our Girl "😮 Well she did win in a beautiful dance with a beautiful flag of pride, recognition and triumph. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Warrior.

Absolute champion . And so humble and genuine. Total Aussie.

I was very young but could hear my athletics crazy dad talk in anticipation of Cathy Freeman race at Sydney Olympics.

Australia was at its peak here. The world was our oyster at this exact moment. Then it was all downhill from this moment :(

Mate, thanks for this. I never knew America took so much attention.

The interview at the end is so sweet ❤️ I’m glad this appeared in my recommendations.

The pressure and expectation of a whole nation and Cathy knocks it out of the park! 🥰

I’ve never seen the footage from after the race, this was so amazing to see! ✨💕

It was a chilli evening, I stood just outside of the stadium. I think there were more people walking around Olympic Boulevard. The roar was deafening all I felt was relief, relief for Kathy that was it

How good is Bob Costas? I'm an Aussie and I love that bloke's work.

4:26 "and Cathy Freeman has work to do BUT SHE'S UP FOR THE CHALLENGE!" ❤

Simply the greatest moment in Australian sport. What a legend 🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️🖤

23years ago..... The greatest day of the entire year.

WOW! Kathy your a star!

Greatest moment for Cathy. 🥇 Greatest Olympics. Greatest Australia. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

i miss those days before social media

What a great moment 💙💙

Greatest moment in Australian sport for so many reasons.

Cathy lifting, goes up to Graham, takes the lead, looks a winner!!!!

still get chills watching her do this

I still get so excited watching her finest moment in History! 😢😢😂😂❤❤❤

Goosebumps to this day. Go Cathy.

I was in downtown Sydney for that!!! Amazing moment for Oz 🇦🇺 🔥

Classic Victory. Brings a tear to my eyes😍

This still brings tears.

Best,still gives me goosebumps

we all remember the Ch 7 and ABC radio versions but what about this version FORGOTTEN

The moment that would rival this for that Nation would be in that same stadium five years later in the Playoff v Uruguay and finally kicking the door down to the World Cup in Germany.

@screeech44

Жыл бұрын

umm no... not even close

@dannyboy34677

Жыл бұрын

@@screeech44 I would say it’s on that level

Lo veo y me sigue emocionado,,

I was watching her light the flame in hospital with my newborn son. His eyes were transfixed on the screen. Defining moment in indigenous-white history.

03:33 this guy is straight poetry

I’m welling up just watching this

Beautiful Cathy❤❤

“Cathy Freeman by a BIG margin FOR Australia.” The great Tom Hammond on the mic. Few can elevate their voice to another notch in the exciting way that Tom Hammond can. Tom retired in 2018 after an almost 50 year career in sports broadcasting, mostly for NBC.

Both coverages said Cathy has work to do.

@LozDriz

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same thing!

Always goosebumps.

I have returned to this video dozens of times; and always will return to it. This was Cathy's shining moment. She gave everything, because she knew it's now or never. The only Aboriginal ever to enter these games and to loose here was simply not an option. This was her chance to slap the faces all those bigoted Aussies who took advantage of and exploited her nation. This race brought world wide attention to the plight of all Aboriginals in Australia. A very, very touching moment!

❤️🖤💛CATHY💛🖤❤️

Cathy a legend and even better in person

Man...wish I could run that fast 😂🎉

Excellent commentary.

This commentary is better than the Aussie version

@generalgrievous3550

2 жыл бұрын

lol no its not no where near it, its rubbish

@dragonedfreedom717

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalgrievous3550 i thought they were more excited

@andrewj44

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalgrievous3550 its great... not rubbish at all.

@whahappened8398

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalgrievous3550 Forgive them General, they know not of our 'delicious Bruce'. " Cathy, Set, Away "

@generalgrievous3550

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewj44 compared to bruce on channel 7 australia, its rubbish

She made it look easy!

She actually had her suit on inside out for the opening ceremony. It was later stolen and recovered years later.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much pressure. and she won.

The irony of Americans deifying the triumph of a foreign indigenous native while they continue to abandon their own.

@barefootbooks69

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but they are well trained in hypocrisy.

@dandenardi4584

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Irony. But still. It was incredibly great coverage for a pinnacle moment in our indigenous irony.

Wonderfall call by the race-callers. Both captured the drama and excitement throughout the race.

So much pressure on that poor girl

Legend!

Cathy Freeman is great Australian atlette

What an amazing moment

She has a beautiful laugh

Pretty revolutionary running suit.