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Four women running in a race

50 Years After Sparking a Revolution, an Icon Runs Boston Again

Source: Runner's World

Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number, paved the way for women in running. Click here to read about the historic run and learn how she combines sports and advocacy.

This entry was posted in Bold Actions and tagged Culture & Society, History, People, Sports on April 1, 2018 by Daniella Navarro.

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