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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

hardcover – March 30, 2007
by Switzer, Kathrine
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ISBN-13: 9780786719679 ISBN-10: 0786719672
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Binding
hardcover
Published
March 30, 2007
Weight
1.6 lbs
Dimensions
24.10×3.80×15.90 cm

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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports by Switzer, Kathrine. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780786719679.

Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967 where she was attacked by one of the events directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this liberally illustrated book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering women in sports.