Marathon Woman
Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports
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Kathrine Switzer
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Kathrine Switzer
About this listen
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.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2017 Kathrine Switzer (P)2017 Hachette AudioCritic Reviews
"Kathrine Switzer is the Susan B. Anthony of women's marathoning." (Joan Benoit Samuelson, first Olympic Gold Medalist in the women's marathon)
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-2022
My favourite ever Audible book
I have at least 30 Audible books and this is the best. K. Switzer is a superb writer and someone whose positivity and determination to bounce back is second to none. The funny moments have out loud laughter, the poignant ones had me gasping in surprise. Wonderful - highly recommended.
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- Carlos
- 05-07-2018
Exceptional
Great story about Katherine's life time ambition to get the women's marathon into the Olympics.
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- Chloe
- 02-05-2018
one of the best books I have listened to
Inspiring autobiography from Katherine Switzer. Entertainingly written and beautifully read. Great insight into running and PR.
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- Katy McTeigue
- 17-09-2020
Perfect for listening while running.
Totally engaging, I never thought recaps of races from 40-50 years ago could be so gripping. Beautifully read by the author, I felt like I was right there running alongside her. The editing was the only flaw, I counted at least eight instances where sentences were repeated.
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- Abby
- 22-07-2023
Loved this book!
Such an inspiring story! Having completed a marathon, I wish to say thank you KV Switzer!
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-2022
Uplifting and Inspirational!
Being a keen runner myself, and a female at that this gives me a sense of pride and gratitude for the freedom I have today. Women shouldn’t have had to or continue to fight for many things in life such as sport participation, education, voting or self efficacy but we should be thankful to those who lead the charge for equality.
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- angie
- 13-01-2023
Wow!!! What a woman!
A truly, truly inspirational autobiography of an absolutely magnificent woman. It is not an understatement to say Kathrine's tireless lifelong work has been instrumental to changing the lives of women everywhere. Not just that day at Boston, not just for women athletes, but for equality, empowerment, and advancement of women's rights all over the world.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-2023
Such an important read for women's rights
I loved the performance and as a runner this is very inspiring. I would definitely recommend it to anyone not just runners or just women or women runners.
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- Endurer
- 04-12-2023
WOW how could the world have been like this
I cant believe how society treated women and how recently. What an inspirational story well written and engaging.
Just a great book showing what can be done if you are motivated
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