Until 1972, women were prohibited from running the Boston Marathon and the first female to complete race had to hide in the bushes before starting
The Vintage News Dec 3, 2017 E.L. Hamilton Photo:dee & tula monstah CC By 2.0 It is hard to believe today, when more women run than men. But until 1972, women were prohibited to run the Boston Marathon—the oldest and most prestigious marathon (26.2 miles) in the United States. In 1967, Kathrine Switzer managed to get … Read more
