Who invented the marathon? It’s not as ancient as you think

Most people believe the race was inspired by an ancient Greek courier, who ran 26 miles to declare victory against the Persians. They’re wrong.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/marathon-ancient-history-modern-origins

#OnThisDay, 19 Apr 1967, Katherine Switzer becomes the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon as a registered runner, despite the organiser trying to stop her.

She ran it again in 2017, 50 years later.
#WomenInHistory #WomenInSport #RunningHistory #Histodons #WomensOpportunities

In her own words: "The Real Story of Kathrine Switzer’s 1967 Boston Marathon" https://kathrineswitzer.com/1967-boston-marathon-the-real-story/

https://mstdn.social/@CarveHerName/110224260609034719

h/t (because credit where due!) @CarveHerName @liamo

#OnThisDay, 19 Apr 1967, Katherine Switzer becomes the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon as a registered runner, despite the organiser trying to stop her.

She ran it again in 2017, 50 years later.
#WomenInHistory #WomenInSport #RunningHistory #Histodons

A little over a year, I and three cofounders launched Starting Line 1928. It is an oral history project set out to document the stories of the pioneers of women’s distance running in their own voices. With the help of freelance historians, we have released 15 episodes. Give us a listen: https://www.startingline1928.com/ #historydon #commodon #sporthistory #runninghistory #oralhistory #Womensport #running