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40 years ago this week ...

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by cougargirl, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. cougargirl

    cougargirl Active Member

    Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/sports/othersports/15switzer.html?ref=sports
     
    cougargirl, Apr 15, 2007
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  2. chazp

    chazp Active Member

    The cutline on the photo is incorrect. The official was attempting to rip the number off her back and got knocked on his ass by the guy in the sweatshirt and shorts. SI did a story on this on the 10th anniversary and had a series of photos showing what happened.
     
    chazp, Apr 15, 2007
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