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3. Katherine Switzer gets more attention than Bobbi Gibb, but yes I knew of her accomplishments

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 12:40 PM

Apr 2013

I didn't know until today that she had scupted statues for the medal finishers in the first Olympic women's marathon event.

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Are you all familiar with the story of Bobbi Gibb? I wasn't and she is awesome. [View all] PeaceNikki Apr 2013 OP

I'm old enough to recall when this happened. SheilaT Apr 2013 #1

Reading her story inspired me. I just did a quick 5K through the trails PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #2

I had never heard of Bobbi Gibb! Thank you for bringing attention TheDebbieDee Apr 2013 #4