This programme was first broadcast on 13th of January 2021. Contributing Writer In addition to writing three books, Kathrine Switzer is also a prolific writer for periodic publications. Stream or download thousands of included titles. She went on to campaign for women’s official inclusion in the Boston Marathon in 1972, helped create the first women’s road race, and was instrumental in making the women’s marathon an official Olympic event in 1984. Marathon Woman as its meant to be heard, narrated by Kathrine Switzer. Photos of that moment went across the world, and changed Kathrine’s life and the future of the sport. by Abby King Whats included PDF lesson plan, Powerpoint and resource Key Stage KS2 Age Years 3-6 Subjects English, Health & Wellbeing Introduce the concept of gender equality in sport by learning about runner Kathrine Switzer. Kathrine was 20 when she signed up for the world famous Boston Marathon using only her initials, but when she was spotted by race official Jock Semple he attacked her, outraged that a woman was running in the men-only event. It was in Syracuse, New York, where God first invented snow and never let up. Back then there was a belief that women were physically incapable of doing such long distances, and it could even be dangerous for their health. On a dark six-mile run in a wild snowstorm in mid-December 1966, I had a terrible argument with my otherwise kindly old coach, Arnie Briggs.
Kathrine Switzer is a US runner whose dream - back in 1967 - was to be allowed to run a marathon.
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