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“For a while, it was difficult because I was very worried and nervous, and had lost a lot of energy.

Getty Imagesĭespite being shaken by the incident, Switzer was committed to finishing what she started. Getty Images Miller pushes Semple away from Switzer Walter Iooss, Jr. As Semple approaches Switzer’s boyfriend, Tom Miller from the Syracuse track team steps towards him Walter Iooss, Jr. Switzer’s coach Arnie Briggs (#490) and boyfriend Tom Miller (#390), move between him and Switzer. Judging by the runners turning back, it’s clear that Semple was causing quite a commotion as he chased the group. Boston Marathon race director Jock Semple approaches Kathrine Switzer during the race Walter Iooss, Jr. This attempt led to this series of iconic photographs which really helped to take Switzer’s run to new heights. When Semple jumped off the truck near the 2-mile mark, a number of media members were in position to capture his angered attempt to remove Switzer from the race. In those days, the press truck started at the back of the pack and worked to catch up with the leaders. It wasn’t until race director Jock Semple was informed by members of the media that a woman was running his race did Switzer’s attempt at history become a much bigger story. Wearing Bib #261 and a gray hooded sweatshirt Switzer blended in with the other runners at the starting line. True to his word he helped me enter the race.”- Kathrine Switzer We trained hard and one day ran 31 miles, and he was amazed, exhausted, and also proud. “My coach didn’t believe that a woman could do the marathon distance but promised to take me to Boston if I showed him in practice that I could do it.

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