“In that moment I thought like the world is never going the same again. A pivotal moment... I had open the gates of prison and let (women) out” – Roberta Gibb
If you know some of your women's running history, you might familiar with Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb. She was the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon. In 1966, she was 23 when he popped out of the bushes near the starting line of the race and joined the all-male field of runners. In this episode, you'll hear her tell that story and what it was like being in that pack as she made her way to the finish line. It was still a time when women were not accepted as official entrants but she took it upon herself to be a pioneer for future generations. It would not be until 192 that the Boston Marathon officially accepted female entrants.
Beyond running, you'll also get to know Bobbi's curiosities as a kid. You'll get an understanding of her free spirit that inspires her work as a contemporary artist and Renaissance woman.
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You can check out Roberta's artwork at BobbiGibbArt.net.
Follow her on Twitter @bobbigibb. If you can't get enough of her story, she's also written two books Wind in the Fire and To Boston with Love.
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