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Olympian Cathy Freeman spotted holding hands with mystery man at Nike After Dark event in Sydney just months after her split from husband James Murch READ MORE: C athy Freeman holds hands with a mystery man in Cairns By KINTA WALSH-COTTON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 08:51, 12 April 2025 | Updated: 08:56, 12 April 2025 e-mail 1 View comments Advertisement Cathy Freeman appears to have well and truly moved on from her husband of 15 years James Murch following their split seven months ago, as she was spotted holding hands with a mystery man on Saturday night . The Olympian, 52, appeared to be enjoying a romantic night with her new beau as she stepped out at Nike After Dark in Sydney . The couple were seen linking their hands together as they arrived at the sporting event along with an apparent friend.
Cathy was all smiles as she happily chatted with her new man, pulling her black locks back from her face as she opted for a blue tracksuit over a white T-shirt. Her male companion kept his look casual with a tee and shorts as he strapped a bum bag across his torso while Cathy struck up a conversation with their friend. Cathy was a guest of honour at the event, which hosts night foot races for women in six major cities across the world, as the sprinter was spotted speaking alongside fellow Olympian Ariarne Titmus .
Cathy Freeman, 52, appears to have moved on from her husband of 15 years James Murch, 49, following their split seven months ago, as she was spotted holding hands with a mystery man on Saturday night The retired athlete was first pictured with her mystery man in September when they enjoyed an outing in Cairns less than one month after she and her ex James, 49, announced their split. The Australian Olympic gold medallist was seen taking an intimate seaside stroll with the man during what appeared to be a romantic getaway. Two days after his split with Cathy in August, James was seen for the first time leaving a café in Brighton, Melbourne.
He kept a low profile as he stepped out in a pale turquoise hoodie and black track pants. Cathy and her estranged husband released a joint statement on August 16 with the news they were parting ways and would continue co-parenting their 13-year-old daughter Ruby. 'After 15 years of marriage we have unfortunately separated.
We continue co-parenting and this is our greatest priority,' the statement read, per the Herald Sun. 'We continue sharing a professional and working partnership through Estrella Sports Management. 'Given this is a personal matter we would greatly appreciate you respecting our privacy and we won't be making any further comment.
' The Olympian appeared to be enjoying a romantic night with her new beau as she stepped out at Nike After Dark in Sydney The couple were seen linking their hands together as they arrived at the sporting event along with an apparent friend Read More Inside Cathy Freeman's lost loves - including the A-list Hollywood hunk who she had an affair with The notoriously private sports star has often made headlines for her love life. She was in a long-term relationship with her athletics roach Nic Bideau, who helped coach her to gold at the 2000 Olympics after their relationship ended. Cathy was married to her first husband, Alexander 'Sandy' Bodecker, from 1999 to 2003.
She went on to date Australian actor Joel Edgerton before they split in 2005, and married her second husband, James, in 2009. They welcomed a daughter, Ruby, in 2011. In her memoir, Cathy revealed the bombshell news she'd had an affair with Joel, 50, during her marriage with Alexander.
The 400m former runner recalled the moment she told her now-ex Alexander she was 'seeing someone'. 'Lighting the cauldron at the Sydney Games was a breeze compared with the anxiety that was pulsing through my veins as I listened to Alexander talk,' she wrote. Cathy was all smiles as she happily chatted with her new man, pulling her black locks back from her face as she opted for a blue tracksuit over a white T-shirt Her male companion kept his look casual with a tee and shorts as he strapped a bum bag across his torso while Cathy stuck up a conversation with their friend Cathy was a guest of honour at the event, which hosts night foot races for women in six major cities across the world, as the sprinter was spotted speaking alongside fellow Olympian Ariarne Titmus Cathy and her estranged husband released a joint statement on August 16 with the news they were parting ways and would continue co-parenting their 13-year-old daughter Ruby.
Pictured together in 2016 'I'm seeing someone,' Cathy wrote of her conversation with Alexander. 'It's Joel Edgerton.' Cathy made a name for herself when she became the first Australian Indigenous person to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games at age 16.
From there, she won two more gold medals at the Commonwealth games in 1994 and a silver medal at the 1996 Olympics. She came first at the World Championships in 1997 in the 400m event and again in 1999. In 2000, the Indigenous Australian athlete captivated a nation as she lit the iconic Olympic cauldron at the Sydney Olympic Games opening ceremony.
She went on to win the women's 400-metre race in a time of 49.11 seconds during the Games. Cathy eventually called time on her sporting career in 2003.
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