Oral Anglais Kathy Switzer

1947-20XX

marathon

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How her story impacted women's rights ?

Kathrine Switzer

Kathrine Switzer

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.

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1947

1967

Boston Marathon

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.

1967

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4. in 1972

3. In 1967

2. in 1968

1. in 1970

when katherine switzer ran the marathon ?

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4. in 1972

3. In 1967

2. in 1968

1. in 1970

when katherine switzer ran the marathon ?

3. because men wanted to protect them

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2. because they are considered incapable of doing so

1. because they didn't want

why couldn't women run marathons before?

3. because men wanted to protect them

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2. because they are considered incapable of doing so

1. because they didn't want

why couldn't women run marathons before?

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4. women allowed to compete in the boston marathon

3. Katherine finishes first in the Boston Marathon

2. katherine wins award

1. Katherine died

What happened in 1972 ?

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4. women allowed to compete in the boston marathon

3. Katherine finishes first in the Boston Marathon

2. katherine wins award

1. Katherine died

What happened in 1972 ?

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

2. it proved that a woman can run a marathon

1. it inspired millions of women to take up running

How has her act impacted on women's rights?

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

2. it proved that a woman can run a marathon

1. it inspired millions of women to take up running

How has her act impacted on women's rights?

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