The history of womens distance running is a short one, and this book. moment for the sport, as well as a significant event in womens history. This show is brought to you by the Apostrophe Podcast Network and powered by Acast. In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run what was then the. to Revolutionize Womens Sports : Switzer, Kathrine: : Books. She entered the race using her initials, K.V. Runner’s World: “Eleven Wretched Women” by Roger Robinsonįrom the creators of Under the Influence:Įxecutive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly Contributing Writer In addition to writing three books, Kathrine Switzer is also a prolific writer for periodic publications. Bobbi Gibb runs the Boston Marathon, 1966 (Source: Boston Globe) This story didn’t deter Kathrine. Join us this week as we tell the stories of pioneer runners Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer – the first women to ever run the Boston Marathon after 70 years as a men’s only event.įirst Ladies of Running: 22 Inspiring Profiles of the Rebels, Rule Breakers and Visionaries Who Changed the Sport Forever by Amby Burfoot But back in the 1960s, women weren’t permitted into the prestigious event, rejected solely on the basis of sex. In 2019, 13,684 of the Boston Marathon’s participants were women – making up nearly 50% of total entrants.

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