This is the energy we need. — Kathrine Switzer made history in 1967 when she became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. At that time women were widely believed to be “too weak” for long distance running, and no woman had ever run the race with an official bib. Switzer registered using the name “K V Switzer,” so officials did not realize she was a woman until the race had already started. Around mile four the race manager Jock Semple spotted her and charged toward her, trying t

How Kathrine Switzer helped change the culture in women's sports

Kathrine Switzer, first woman to officially run Boston Marathon, back in race

Kathrine Switzer: First woman to officially run Boston Marathon on the iconic moment she was attacked by the race organiser