“Kathrine is a true pioneer in women’s running.

Her entry revolutionized the running world and Switzer went on to complete 39 marathons, winning the New York City Marathon in 1974. Switzer famously took part in the 1967 marathon in Boston and was almost forcibly removed by race officials before completing the course.

Switzer is one of the sport’s most influential figures, and an inspiration to female runners around the globe. – Ap– Reebok, a global leader in fitness, is pleased to announce an inspiring new partnership with running pioneer Kathrine Switzer the first woman to enter and race in a major US marathon. The Feinbergs first endowed a lecture series on behalf of the SUNY Oswego gender and women’s studies program in 2003.įor more information on this presentation, Cruisin’ the Campus and other events happening on the college’s campus or at its branch campus in Syracuse, visit /calendar.Global Fitness Brand Forms New Ties in Women’s Running Marathon Legend Kathrine Switzer and the 261® Fearless Global Running MovementĬANTON, Mass. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications, Switzer resides with her husband in the Hudson Valley and in Wellington, New Zealand. Switzer regularly serves as a keynote speaker, delivering socially significant messages to college, business, fundraising and sports groups. The woman who broke the gender barrier at the 1967 Boston Marathon, Switzer went on to win the 1974 New York City Marathon, write or co-author four books, found the Avon Global Women’s Circuit and win numerous awards for her service on behalf of women and her sport.Īs an Emmy Award-winning TV commentator, Switzer has covered the Olympics, world and national championships and several of America’s biggest marathons, including Boston. The free event also is part of Cruisin’ the Campus during spring break for area school districts parking is free and available in the employee and commuter lots near Sheldon Hall. Switzer will appear on behalf of the Bob ‘78 and Robbi Feinberg Family Fund series, which this year features presentations on sports and gender. Tuesday, April 26, in Sheldon Hall ballroom. Running and women’s advocate Kathrine Switzer, a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, will speak at 6 p.m.

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