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Special | 3m 32s
In 1980, Rosie Ruiz shocked everyone when she was the first woman to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The thing is, she didn’t actually run the race. A skeptical Kathrine Switzer interviews Ruiz in this archival footage.
Aired: 04/03/16
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 12: The Story of Rosie Ruiz
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 1: The Great Unknown
The marathon will always surprise you: There’s just so much that can happen in 26.2 miles.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 2: Why Bother?
After all, it’s a lot easier to just sit on the couch.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 3: A Tour Of The Course
Archival footage from 1979, in which Bud Collins narrates a tour of the course.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 4: Running Before It Was Cool
Running wasn't always popular: We talk to the people who did it before it was cool.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 5: The Story Of Bobbi Gibb
Last year, 45 percent of Boston Marathon runners were women. 50 years ago, there was one.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 6: ?The Best Marathon
There’s something special about the Boston Marathon.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 8: Johnny Kelley
Archival footage from 1979, in which Bud Collins interviews John A. Kelley.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 9: 80° With A Chance Of Snow
Runners talk about training through winter and the fickle nature of spring.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 10: K. Switzer Meets Her Nemesis
Kathrine Switzer interviews her one-time nemesis, race official Jock Semple.
2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 11: Running With The Best
At Boston, everyday runners cross the same finish line as the best runners in the world.
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2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 12: The Story of Rosie Ruiz
A skeptical Kathrine Switzer interviews Rosie Ruiz in this archival footage.
