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In 1967 Kathrine Switzer ran in the Boston Marathon, and had to enter under her initials as women were not allowed in the race. By proving that women could finish the race she changed the sport of running forever.
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  • Pat

    This was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time, besides Downton of course. Please repeat it again so I can tell my friends who have not seen it. It was mind boggling to watch this and to think I was living thru this time of absurd opinions of women. I wil never forget an uncle saying to me – “Are you a women’s libber” with disgust.

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