# Kathrine Switzer
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Kathrine Virginia Switzer (born January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany) is an American marathon runner, author, and television commentator.In 1967, she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor. During her run, race manager Jock Semple repeatedly assaulted Switzer trying to grab her bib number and stop her competing. After knocking down Switzer's trainer and fellow runner Arnie Briggs when he tried to protect her, Semple was shoved to the ground by Switzer's boyfriend, Thomas Miller, who was running with her, and she completed the race.The AAU banned women from competing in races against men as a result of her run, and it was not until 1972 that the Boston Marathon established an official women's race.
The Boston Marathon Did Not Want Women Running in 1967. Kathrine Switzer Ran Anyway
On this episode of Our American Stories, The Boston Marathon had never officially allowed a woman to compete when Kathrine Switzer pinned on her bib number in 1967 and stepped to the starting line. Just minutes into the race, an angry official stormed toward her and tried to rip her out of the pack…
Working Out: The Invention of Exercise
I worked out after work: Few sentences would have been more baffling to people in the 19th century, especially if spoken by a woman. Join Virginia and Charles as they explore a little-noticed revolution in daily life: the transformation of hard physical labor from a daily burden to an emblem of p…
775 Marathons and Counting: The Inspiring Journey of Pacer Tom Perri
In this deeply moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela sits down with Pacer Tom Perri, an extraordinary runner and pacer whose story redefines resilience, service, and the power of forward motion.With 775 marathons and ultras to his name, Pacer Tom has completed the 50 st…
Episode 165: Tammy Mills - Chin Up, Crown On
Tammy Mills and I finally met in real life for this interview. Her journey from never being allowed to play sports as a kid to running the New York City Marathon when she turned 60 is one I know you will find inspiring.
During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Batch, we talk about:
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Throwback Thursday- Leadership Lessons with Kathrine Switzer and Edith Zuschmann
We're throwing it back to last summer! In this New York City-sized episode of In Fearless Conversation, we take you inside the 2025 Club Director Summit in New York City, where global change-makers Kathrine Switzer and Edith Zuschmann delivered an unforgettable pep talk to 12 fearless Club Director…
Every Freedom Was Once Against the Rules
Many of the freedoms we enjoy today were once considered dangerous, radical, or even impossible.
In this episode of The Revolution Resolution, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how social progress has always required ordinary people willing to challenge extraordinary resistance. Through the story of …
Episode 115: Kathrine Switzer- Fast & Fearless
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In 1967, even though she was attacked at the beginning of the race, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. She changed the course of sports for women and we are so glad she did!
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Kathrine Switzer
An interview with Kathrine Switzer. This year, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of her historic run as the first registered female to complete the Boston Marathon. In honor of the occasion, she’s running the race this year. While you might think you know her story, there is nothing like hearing it …
Running Fearless, Championing Women, and Finding Gratitude at Mohonk Preserve with Kathrine Switzer
In this episode of Women in Wild Places, the second installment in our Mohonk Preserve Mini Series, I sit down with Kathrine Switzer, who made history in 1967 as the first woman to officially register for and complete the Boston Marathon. Together, we discuss women’s running, advocacy, and her pass…
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