![]() Switzer’s entry revolutionized the sports world when she was physically attacked by the race director for wearing official bib numbers in the race. Her work began accidentally in 1967 when she was the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon, which at that time was considered a men’s-only race. Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special “I Am Better Than 1.5” mile run/walk on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
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