Women's Sports Foundation
Meet some of the heroes behind Title IX
Their stories are filled with vastly different details, but they all share the same theme. The pioneers of women's sports in America who helped bring about Title IX all cared deeply about women having an equal chance to compete in sports - and, in a larger sense - life.
From an "I'll write new rules" Congresswoman in Patsy Mink to legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King, these pioneers paved the way for today's women athletes. Please follow the links on this page featuring some of Our Heroes to find out more about the people and organizations behind the women's sports movement in America.
Pioneers pushed back barriers for today's women athletes
This is Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to enter and run the Boston marathon.The man attacking her is Race Director Jock Semple, trying to forcibly remove her from the race. Switzer's boyfriend at the time pushed Semple away and she finished in 4:20. The year is 1967. She went on to PB in Boston in 1973 with a time of 2:51. A great interview with Switzer - which among other things also discusses Semple's eventual change of heart - is available at http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/exercise_fitness/marathon-switzer.html. Via Ben Pennings and Cait Morth Yoga.
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Our Heroes: Key Organizations
Kathy Kinane (center in left photo)
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