In April 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. At the time, officials believed women were incapable of running more than a mile and a half.

In April 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run the historic Boston Marathon. At the time, athletics officials tried to stop her, believing women were incapable of running more than a mile and a half. Switzer managed to cross the finishing line, but was later disqualified. It was an experience that turned her into a lifelong campaigner for women's sport.