Oral Anglais Kathy Switzer

1947-20XX

The story of

Kathrine Switzer

marathon

How her story impacted women's rights ?

1947

Kathrine Switzer

Passionate athelte

Known as Kathy Switzer, born January 5, 1947 in Amberg, Germany, is an American marathon runner, writer and television commentator. She is best known for being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a registered participant, in 1967.

Boston Marathon

1967

1967

She entered in the competition under a false name. When one of the organizers, Jock Semple, realized that she's a woman, he tried to ripping of his number shouting "Get out of my way and give me those numbers!".But she was able to finish the race with a time of around 4 hours and 20 minutes.

when katherine switzer ran the marathon ?

1. in 1970

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2. in 1968

3. In 1967

4. in 1972

when katherine switzer ran the marathon ?

1. in 1970

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2. in 1968

3. In 1967

4. in 1972

why couldn't women run marathons before?

1. because they didn't want

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2. because they are considered incapable of doing so

3. because men wanted to protect them

why couldn't women run marathons before?

1. because they didn't want

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2. because they are considered incapable of doing so

3. because men wanted to protect them

What happened in 1972 ?

1. Katherine died

2. katherine wins award

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3. Katherine finishes first in the Boston Marathon

4. women allowed to compete in the boston marathon

What happened in 1972 ?

1. Katherine died

2. katherine wins award

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3. Katherine finishes first in the Boston Marathon

4. women allowed to compete in the boston marathon

How has her act impacted on women's rights?

1. it inspired millions of women to take up running

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2. it proved that a woman can run a marathon

3. it proved that one brave act can make a difference

How has her act impacted on women's rights?

1. it inspired millions of women to take up running

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2. it proved that a woman can run a marathon

3. it proved that one brave act can make a difference

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