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Marathon Woman

Marathon Woman Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

1st Carroll & Graf Edition

Hardback (30 Mar 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967 where she was attacked by one of the event's directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this liberally illustrated book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering women in sports.

Book information

ISBN: 9780786719679
Publisher: Da Capo Books
Imprint: Da Capo Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Carroll & Graf Edition
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 726g
Height: 229mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 35mm