Kathrine Switzer entered and completed the Boston Marathon in 1967, five years before women were officially allowed to compete in it. After realizing a woman was running, organizer Jock Semple tried to stop her. Some people provided a protective shield so she could complete it.

Kathrine Switzer entered and completed the Boston Marathon in 1967, five years before women were officially allowed to compete in it. After realizing a woman was running, organizer Jock Semple tried to stop her. Some people provided a protective shield so she could complete it.

December 31, 2021

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