![]() ![]() a BAMR describe the unsurpassed crowd support that propelled her to a 20-minute PR and, the oldest-ever female finisher tell what kept her returning every year Kathrine Switzer detail her near “take-down” on the course in the then-all-male race Meb Keflezighi recount “the thrill of a lifetime,” winning in 2014 She serves up a dozen clips from past guests, recounting their experiences at the venerable marathon, from volunteering at the expo to winning the whole dang thing! Listen to: In 2017, at age 70, she ran the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of her first historic run.Sarah goes it solo for this tribute to a race that isn’t happening on Monday: the Boston Marathon. Switzer has been honored widely for her achievements, most recently being inducted into the USA National Women’s Hall of Fame for creating positive social change. She is the author of three books including the popular memoir, Marathon Woman. Switzer is also a TV commentator and has covered the Olympics, World and National Championships and many of the major marathons, including 37 consecutive commentaries of the Boston Marathon. She went on to create and direct the Avon International Running Circuit, a program of 400 women’s-only races in 27 countries that eventually reached over 1 million women and led to the inclusion of the women’s marathon in the Olympic Games in 1984. Switzer has completed 40 marathons and won the New York City Marathon in 1974. The photo of the incident became one of Time-Life’s “100 Photos That Changed the World.” In one of sport’s most dramatic moments, Switzer’s burly boyfriend bounced the official off the course, allowing Switzer to go on to finish. Mid-stride in the competition, an angry race director leapt from the press truck and attempted to pull Switzer from the race. ![]() At that time, the race was considered a male-only event, but using her initials, Switzer managed to obtain an official bib, number 261. Iconic athlete, sports and social advocate, author, and Emmy award-winning television commentator, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. ![]()
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