Switzer to Girl to Women in the Span of 4 ½ Hours” here are some exerts: Kathrine retold the story of her groundbreaking run in an ApNY Times article “From K.V. She was the first to run with a race number 261. She would run a world class time of 2:51:37 eight years later for a second place finish at the 1975 Boston Marathon, on this day her time was 4:20. Kathrine Switzer becomes the second female to run the Boston Marathon. ĥ% of all profits are donated to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which earns an incredible 100% rating on Charity Navigator for its effective work in helping students at HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and predominantly black institutions through leadership, lobbying, job recruiting, and scholarships.Ĭheck out our FAQ below for more information on custom order, organizations we donate to, sizing, materials, and shipping.Celebrating the Early Women Pioneers of Long Distance Running * Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyesterįourth Wave feminist apparel makes a great gift for your favorite sister in the resistance, ally, friend, or partner. * Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester * Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester * Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester * Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton We can't compliment this shirt enough–it's one of our crowd favorites, and it's sure to be your next favorite too! Soft and light with just the right amount of stretch, this unisex tee is comfortable and flattering for all. Want to stay in touch? SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter and receive 15% off your next order! Click here to subscribe: Kathrine has said, "Life is for participating, not for spectating." Katherine was actually chased down by Jock Semple, the organizer of the marathon, and screamed at to leave, yet she persisted and finished the race, making history. The vintage graphic on this unisex feminist tshirt was inspired by Kathrine Switzer who was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1967 before the rules allowed females to race.
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