She persevered to finish the marathon despite a great uproar against her entry and having a race official try to forcibly remove her from the competition, an iconic moment that was shown around the world and became one of Time-Life’s ‘100 Photos That Changed the World.’ This event inspired Switzer to create a change and opportunities for women. A running enthusiast for over 50 years now, the world will always remember when Kathrine Switzer challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon in 1967 and became the first woman to officially enter and run the event.
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