This may have been around before , but worth remembering - Kathrine Switzer.. She entered and ran Boston Marathon when women were not supposed to... and it is not that long ago!
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hilbeanGraduate
I've seen this one before but it's always nice to be reminded. Well done her. She helped to pave the way for us girls!
Sandraj39Graduate
It is definitely worth remembering pigivi. I posted it a couple of months ago when I read about her myself. Inspiring lady!
the_tea_fairyGraduate
Great woman, crap story in that she wasn't just allowed to run.
Nicky Spinks is my current can-I-be-you-when-I-grow-up-please women's running hero. Awesome. mountainfest.co.uk/speaker/...
misswobbleGraduate
It's really quite unbelievable. What could have possibly been their objection? Probably scared she'd win! 😕
beatriceroseGraduate
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-h...
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