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#OnThisDay, 19 Apr 1967, Kathrine Switzer becomes the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon as a registered runner, despite the organiser physically trying to stop her.

She ran it again in 2017, 50 years later.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory #Histodons
Katherine Switzer running along a road in a grey tracksuit. She is a white woman with dark hair. There are several other men running alongside her, also in running gear. They are protecting her from a man in a blazer who is attempting to rip off the number pinned to her back.
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The Drop Bear 2.0
can you even imagine being that much of a weak prick?
Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷
So many of them, still trying to stop women doing man stuff. Pathetic little crybabies. @CarveHerName
@CarveHerName
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Most of the men around Switzer are running with her as protection. Just the dude in the suit has a problem. An anger management problem.
Mary Austin VOTED 4 HARRIS!
I've always thought that scene perfectly encapsulated misogyny: the men who were capable of running the race were delighted to have a woman join them. It was the man who couldn't run the race who was big mad that a woman was running it.

https://kathrineswitzer.com/1967-boston-marathon-the-real-story/

The Real Story - Kathrine Switzer - Marathon Woman

The following is an excerpt from my memoir, Marathon Woman. It first appeared in Runner’s World Magazine, in April 2007.
Elena Erber (Matthew Fass)
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the story of the race director who tried stopping her is nuanced, however. Consider that he became a friend and supporter of Switzer.

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a20852681/who-was-that-guy-who-attacked-kathrine-switzer-50-years-ago/

Things aren't always as black-and-white as we believe they are.

Who Was That Guy Who Attacked Kathrine Switzer 50 Years Ago?

Jock Semple was much loved by those who understood his passion for the Boston Marathon, running, and following the rules.
amby burfoot (Runner's World)
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Krystyna
@zeh
Ok good he came around but it is
NEVER ok to lay hands on anyone!
It's aggressive and I want to hear a thousand apologies for such action.
@zeh
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@zeh Where is the nuance? If he grovelled, and she accepted his apology, it still does not excuse the way he assaulted a woman...in public...who was registered to run. Imo, assaulting a woman is inexcusable. @MaryAustinBooks @CarveHerName @dropbear
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