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Kathrine Switzer

Athlete, Activist and Author

Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967. She has run over 35 marathons and won the New York City Marathon in 1974. She has written the book, "Running and Walking For Women Over 40" and is also an activist, working to create positive global social change.