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Kathrine Switzer - First Woman to Register and run in the Boston Marathon

Kathrine Switzer - First Woman to Register and run in the Boston Marathon

Update: 2020-09-21

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We talk to Kathrine about being the first woman register and run the Boston Marathon, in 1967. About the incident when she was attacked by Race Director, Jock Semple and how Jock helped to propel her to being a reluctant hero. Kathrine talks about forgiveness, responsibility, resilience and finishing the job.

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Kathrine Switzer - First Woman to Register and run in the Boston Marathon

Kathrine Switzer - First Woman to Register and run in the Boston Marathon

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