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BONUS! Starting Line 1928: Bjorg Austrheim-Smith
BONUS! Starting Line 1928: Bjorg Austrheim-Smith
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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Dec 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
For this episode, we're excited to share an episode of the podcast Starting Line 1928, which features in-depth interviews with women running pioneers. This episode features ultra legend Bjorg Austrheim-Smith, who is best known for winning the historic Western States 100-mile Endurance Race three times: 1981, 1982, 1983.
Starting Line 1928 is an oral history project documenting the lived experiences of women distance running pioneers. A team of freelance historians interviews women who are trailblazers in the sport—with a special emphasis on women of color and others whose voices haven’t been heard as often. The project spans the 20th century, chronicling the individuals who paved the way for a post-Title IX world. Guests have included Olympians, steeplechase pioneers, ultrarunning champions, coaches, and those who fought hard for women to have new opportunities in the sport. The show is a proud recipient of a 2022 Tracksmith Fellowship.
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Starting Line 1928 is an oral history project documenting the lived experiences of women distance running pioneers. A team of freelance historians interviews women who are trailblazers in the sport—with a special emphasis on women of color and others whose voices haven’t been heard as often. The project spans the 20th century, chronicling the individuals who paved the way for a post-Title IX world. Guests have included Olympians, steeplechase pioneers, ultrarunning champions, coaches, and those who fought hard for women to have new opportunities in the sport. The show is a proud recipient of a 2022 Tracksmith Fellowship.
Learn More about Starting Line 1928
StartingLine1928.com
Instagram @startingline1928
Twitter @startline1928
Learn More about Women's Running Stories
Our website: womensrunningstories.com
Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Twitter: @womenrunstories
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Dec 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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