Australian Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has spoken candidly about her teenage daughter Ruby Murch, revealing the 14-year-old often inspires her with her strength and conviction.

The 52-year-old former sprinter, who became the first Aboriginal Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Games, reflected on her journey as a mother in a new interview with Women’s Weekly.

"I do find inspiration in my 14-year-old. She's got a voice that's just so strong, so clear- very annoying [she laughs] but strong and clear," Freeman said.

"And she makes me sit up and go, oh, you are actually right… it's a pretty amazing experience when that occurs because it makes you feel safe and good about the kind of character that she's become."

Freeman, who also won silver at the 1996 Ol

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