Kathrine Virginia "Kathy" Switzer is an American author, television commentator and marathon runner.
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In 1967, she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entry.
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by several cities in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States.
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During her run, race official Jock Semple attempted to stop Switzer and grab her official bib; however, he was shoved to the ground by Switzer's boyfriend, who was running with her, and she completed the race.
John Duncan "Jock" Semple was a Scottish-American runner, physical therapist, trainer, and sports official.
It was not until 1972 that women were allowed to run the Boston Marathon officially.