Kathrine Switzer
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Kathrine Switzer | |
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 Kathrine Switzer at the 2011 Berlin Marathon expo | |
| Born | 5 January 1947
(aged 79) Amberg, Germany |
| Education | George C. Marshall High School |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Runner and author |
| Spouse(s) | Tom Miller (1968–1973) Philip Schaub Roger Robinson (1987–) |
| Website | www |
Kathrine Virginia "Kathy" Switzer (born January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany[1]) is an American marathon runner. In 1967, she was the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon as runner #261. During the race, a race official tried to stop her and take her number away. Switzer's boyfriend Thomas Miller pushed the official to the ground. Switzer finished the race.
In 2017, Switzer ran in the Boston marathon again as number 261 on the 50th anniversary of her first run.[2]
Kathrine Switzer Media
Switzer being assaulted by Jock Semple while running the Boston Marathon; taken by Harry A. Trask
References
- ↑ Milde, Horst (June 2, 2010). "Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson visit the Berlin Sports Museum". German Road Races e.V.. http://www.germanroadraces.de/274-1-16454-kathrine-switzer-and-roger-robinson-visit-the.html. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ↑ B.A.A. Marathon 2017: Entry List. Retrieved 2019-02-12.