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Title: Marathon Woman
Subtitle: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports
Author: Kathrine Switzer
Narrator: Kathrine Switzer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-22-17
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes
Genres: Sports, Other
Publisher's Summary:
Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, where she was attacked by one of the event's directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering woman in sports.
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Critic Reviews:
"A thoughtfully written memoir...[Switzer is] still running strong; she's headed back to Boston this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1967 pioneering run, making this a perfect time to brush up on running history." (Mother Runner)
