Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Cathy Freeman

Every Australian knows the namy Cathy Freeman. She was one of the most decorated Olympians of all time as the first Indigenous Australian woman to compete. She took home silver in 1996 and gold in 2000. She started the Cathy Freeman Foundation in 2007 to work to improve educational programs in Indigenous communities. She's been working hard there ever since! 

Richard Fosbury

Ever heard of the "Fosbury Flop"? That's because of Richard Fosbury! Despite all odds, he was able to craft his own high jump style which ended up becoming the blueprint technique for high jumping. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Games. After his retirement, he became the co-owner of Galena Engineering and is an active e-board member of the World Olympians Association. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.