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Marathon Trailblazer Bobbi Gibb Finds Her Stride in Sculpture

The first woman to run the Boston Marathon creates art inspired by strength and movement

Taylor DutchApril 12, 2023

Culture

Statue Honoring Boston's First Female Finisher, Bobbi Gibb, Unveiled

Future runners of the Boston Marathon will pass by a life-size statue of Bobbi Gibb—the first woman to run Boston back in 1966.

Amby BurfootOctober 6, 2021

Culture

6 Life Lessons from the Pioneers of Women’s Running

They questioned authority, broke the rules, and ran for their own reasons—and these legends want the next generation to do the same.

Allison Torres BurtkaApril 18, 2019

Culture

The Women Runners Who Broke The Stereotypes Changed My Life

All hail Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer!

Ashley LaurettaJuly 21, 2016

Culture

Why Running's Trailblazing Women Still Matter

Our editor in chief reflects on what we can take away from the people who have made the way for women in the sport.

Jessica SeborJune 14, 2016

Culture

The Boston Marathon Winner Gave Her Trophy To Bobbi Gibb

After learning of Bobbi Gibb's historic run 50 years ago, the Boston winner thanked her in an amazing way.

April 20, 2016

Culture

Run In Tracksmith's Bobbi Gibb Shorts For A Free Marathon

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bobbi Gibb's famous Boston Marathon, one company is giving out free marathon entries.

Caitlyn PilkingtonApril 13, 2016

Training

Learn How Our Cover With Bobbi Gibb Came To Life

The first female ever to run the Boston Marathon joined the Women’s Running team for a shoot in San Diego.

April 13, 2016

Culture

50 Years Ago Bobbi Gibb Became The First Female Boston Finisher

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of trailblazer Bobbi Gibb finishing the Boston Marathon.

Jessica SeborApril 12, 2016

Culture

What Was Running Like 50 Years Ago?

What you didn’t know will shock you—or at least make you laugh, like sprinters who sported bouffant updos.

Jessica SeborMarch 17, 2016

bobbi gibb

Latest Stories

Marathon Trailblazer Bobbi Gibb Finds Her Stride in Sculpture

Statue Honoring Boston's First Female Finisher, Bobbi Gibb, Unveiled

6 Life Lessons from the Pioneers of Women’s Running

The Women Runners Who Broke The Stereotypes Changed My Life

Why Running's Trailblazing Women Still Matter

The Boston Marathon Winner Gave Her Trophy To Bobbi Gibb

Run In Tracksmith's Bobbi Gibb Shorts For A Free Marathon

Learn How Our Cover With Bobbi Gibb Came To Life

50 Years Ago Bobbi Gibb Became The First Female Boston Finisher

What Was Running Like 50 Years Ago?

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