Angela Katson
US Navy officer and ultra-marathon runner
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Bobbi Gibb
In 1966, Bobbi Gibb became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in an unofficial capacity. She did not officially enter the race and instead joined the starting field shortly after the race started. Gibb finished the race in 3:21:40 and placed 126th overall.
Kathrine Switzer
In 1967, Katherine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor. During the race, race manager Jock Semple tried to stop Switzer from running but was unsuccessful in his attempt and she continued on finishing with a time of 4:20:00.
Velma Springstead
Trailblazing Canadian track and field athlete
Marjorie Jackson
Marjorie Jackson was the first Australian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics in 1952.
Martha Hudson
Olympic track and field gold medal winner and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-American
Nova Peris
Nova Peris was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal.
Edith McGuire
Edith McGuire became the top sprinter of the 1960s, winning six Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) championships and an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, Japan, in 1964. McGuire was also the only American woman ever to hold three AAU titles at different times, in the 100 and 200 meters and the long jump.
Shirley de la Hunty
Shirley was the first Australian woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics in 1948.
Gwen Torrence
American track star considered one of the world’s fastest women