Kathrine Switzer: First woman to officially run Boston Marathon on the iconic moment she was attacked by the race organiser, Athletics News
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Kathrine Switzer was involved in an iconic moment at the 1967 Boston Marathon; she was attacked by race director Jock Semple who tried to throw her out while she was running, but the pair later became good friends; Switzer explains how that day revolutionised womens running
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon as she changed women's running.
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Kathrine Switzer explains how her participation in the 1967 Boston marathon inspired women around the world to take up long-distance running.
The first back-to-back Olympic 100m champion Wyomia Tyus talks about her achievements, being a successful black female athlete, and why she protested at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon as she changed women's running.
Watch the best live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, F1, Boxing, plus the latest sports news, transfers and scores.
Kathrine Switzer explains how her participation in the 1967 Boston marathon inspired women around the world to take up long-distance running.
The first back-to-back Olympic 100m champion Wyomia Tyus talks about her achievements, being a successful black female athlete, and why she protested at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
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