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Kathrine Switzer Biography

Kathrine Switzer is an American marathon runner. Also, she is an author and television commentator. Mainly, people know her as the first woman to participate in the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. It was in 1972 then that women were allowed to run the Boston Marathon.

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10 Quick Facts About Kathrine Switzer

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1. Name: Kathrine Switzer
2. Age: 76 years
3. Birthday: January 5th
4. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
5. Height: 5 feet 7 inches
6. Nationality: Puerto Rican-American
7. Occupation: Marathon runner, author, and commentator
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $1 to $5 million

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Kathrine Switzer Age

Kathrine Switzer is 76 years as of 2023. She was born on January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany. Switzer celebrates her birthday on January 5th every year. Her birth sign is Capricorn.

Kathrine Switzer Height

Kathrine Switzer stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches or 1.7 meters.

Kathrine Switzer Weight

Switzer’s weight including other body measurements is not available at the moment. We shall keep you posted as soon as we get this information.

Kathrine Switzer Early Life and Education

Kathrine Switzer was born in Amberg, Germany, the daughter of a major in the United States Army. After being born, the family moved to the United States in 1949. Kathrine attended George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County.

Then, Switzer attended Lynchburg College. Later on, Switzer transferred to Syracuse University in 1967 before graduating. At Syracuse University she studied journalism and English Literature earning a bachelor’s degree in 1968. In 1972, Switzer earned a master’s degree in 1972.

Kathrine Switzer Family, Parents, and Siblings

Switzer’s parents were Roger Switzer and Virginia Switzer, and she had two sisters and a brother. Her family returned to the United States in 1949

Kathrine Switzer Husband

As of now, Switzer is married to Roger Robinson. They wedded in 1987. Robinson is a British runner and author, she was married to Tom Miller in 1968. He was an ex-ALL American football player weighing 235 pounds. Also, he was ranked nationally as a hammer thrower. The couple divorced in 1973. Kathrine moved on to marry Philip Schaub and divorced. Schaub is a public relations executive.

Kathrine Switzer Children

Kathrine has no children as of 2023. We are keeping tabs on her and we shall keep you posted as soon as we get any information about her wanting to adopt one.

Kathrine Switzer Net Worth

Kathrine has an estimated net worth of $1 to $5 million dollars as of 2023. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kathrine Switzer Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Switzer.

Kathrine Switzer Wiki

• Full Names: Kathrine Switzer
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Marathon runner, author, and television commentator
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kathrine Switzer Birthday

1. Age / How Old?: 76 years
2. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
3. Date of Birth: January 5, 1947
4. Place of Birth: Amberg, Germany
5. Birthday: January 5th

Kathrine Switzer Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches
• Weight: Not known
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown

Kathrine Switzer Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Roger Switzer
• Mother: Virginia Switzer
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Three
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Roger Robinson
• Children: None

Kathrine Switzer Networth and Salary

• Net Worth:1 to $5 million
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: Her career

Kathrine Switzer House and Cars

• Place of living: Not known
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Kathrine Switzer Jock Semple

While in the Boston Run, Jock Semple tried to stop Switzer. Also, he tried to grab her official bib but was shoved to the ground by Thomas Miller, who was by then Switzer’s boyfriend. Despite all this, she still completed the race.

Kathrine Switzer Boston Marathon- 1967

Despite her coach saying that the marathon was too far for a fragile woman to run, Switzer did training. Her entry number was 261 with Syracuse Harriers athletic club. Switzer completed with approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. She was the second woman after Bobbi Gibb who ran unregistered. Her registry read under the gender-neutral “K. V. Switzer”.

The K. V. was a standard sign-in for her at the university. Also, her other reason for using the initials was that her name on the birth certificate was misspelled. After the sagger with Jock Semple, the Boston Athletic Association director, Will Cloney was asked about his opinion of Switzer competing in the race. He commented to say that women have no space in the marathon.

Rules specifically don’t allow unauthorized persons (including men). As we quote him,” If that girl were to be my daughter, I would spank her”. The Amateur Athletic Union(AAU) barred women from all competitions with male runners. Altogether violators are not to compete in the races. Switzer and other women came in to convince the Boston Athletic Association to allow women to participate in the marathon. In 1972 was when women were allowed to officially run the Boston Marathon(first time).

Kathrine Switzer New York City Marathon

In 1974, Switzer was a participant in the New York City Marathon. She completed as the women’s winner with 3 hours 7 minutes and 29 seconds. Kathrine was 59th overall in position. In 2017, Switzer ran the New York City Marathon.

Kathrine completed 4 hours 44 minutes 31 seconds. This marked the first time she had run since 1974 to finish with so much time taken.
In total, she completed 40 marathons. Switzer is also a TV commentator and has covered the Olympics, World and National Championships, and many of the major marathons, including 37 consecutive commentaries of the Boston Marathon

Kathrine Switzer Books

After racing, Switzer took the time to write. Her first book was Running and Walking for Women Over 40. This was in 1997. In April 2007, Kathrine released a memoir, Marathon Woman. This was on her 40th anniversary in the Boston Marathon. ‘Marathon Woman won the Billie Award for journalism and inspiring portrayal of women in sports.

Also, she does write quotes that are contained in her books. Or sometimes she just shares them randomly.

Kathrine Switzer 261 Fearless

Switzer founded a non-profit global club. The club entails an ambassador program, training system, and events. It uses running as a means to empower women. Kathrine sees this as a chance to empower women to overcome life obstacles. Also, to embrace healthy living.

Kathrine Switzer Accomplishments and Honors

In 1967-1977, Switzer was named the Female Runner of the Decade. This was by the Runner’s World Magazine. Also, she received an Emmy for working as a television commentator for marathons.

One of the Supersister trading cards featured Switzer’s name and picture in 1979. Kathrine was included in the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2011. The reason because she created a social revolution by empowering women around the world. Kathrine was a guest speaker at the 164th commencement of Syracuse University. As an honor, she earned an honorary doctorate of humane letters degree.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kathrine Switzer

Kathrine Switzer Social Media Contacts

Kathrine is highly active on social media, maintaining a strong presence across various platforms like Instagram, Twitter Facebook, Youtube, and Tik Tok. Through these channels, she connects with her fans, shares new content, and updates, and cultivates a loyal community around her work. Stay Connected by following her official accounts below:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• YouTube

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