2013 MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL
KATHRINE SWITZER, THE ULTIMATE MARATHON WOMAN
By Lisa Ouittner, September 2013
Kathrine Switzer is an intriguing woman who changed sporting history for women and continues to inspire legions of runners the world over. Her story to date is nothing short of incredible.
Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. Not just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
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