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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Dec 1, 2023 · Kathrine Switzer Reveals When It’s Okay to Break the Rules. The women’s rights pioneer has been challenging the status quo for over 50 years. Here’s how she gets it done. By Theo Kahler ...

  4. Apr 18, 2017 · First woman to officially run Boston Marathon back at it -- 50 years later. Updated on: April 17, 2017 / 8:50 PM EDT / CBS News. More than 30,000 runners registered to take part in today’s...

  5. Apr 17, 2017 · April 17, 2017. Fifty years ago, a runner officially entered as K.V. Switzer participated in the Boston Marathon. On Monday, she did it again at age 70. Kathrine Switzers marathon in 1967...

  6. Apr 19, 2017 · Kathrine Switzer, who became women’s rights hero in 1967 after completing all-male race, crosses line aged 70. Alexandra Topping. Tue 18 Apr 2017 06.18 EDT. A runner who saw off furious race...

  7. Apr 19, 2017 · In 1967, 20-year-old Kathrine Switzer made history when she defiantly became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon — even as race officials tried to physically stop her....

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