April 25, 2017

KATHY SWITZER

In 1967, the American athlete Kathrine Switzer, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. At the time, athletics officials believed women were incapable of running more than a mile and a half. After crossing the finishing line, Switzer was disqualified. It was an experience that turned her into a campaigner for women's sport.



50 YEARS LATER...





INTERVIEW WITH HER IN "EL PAIS"

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