Switzer is widely known as the first official woman to spin up the Boston Marathon.
Samuelson was the first-ever womens Olympic marathon champion, and has continued making history in her running career.
Last year, at age 56, Samuelson ran the Boston Marathon in2:52:11.
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If youre going to be running championship-style races, your ability to close is really important.
Its the difference between a podium finish or a win for me, she toldRunners World.
Linden will be racing this year, and says she’s ready to take the top spot.
(Not too shabby, right?!)
The following year, she ran her first Boston Marathon, and again took third place.
She went on to compete onThe Amazing Raceand is a now spokesperson for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
I don’t know if I would have become an Ironman.
I don’t know if I’d have become a marathoner.
She came in second place at last years Boston Marathon, running a personal best (2:19:59).
Deba haswon numerous marathons, and consistently places in the top 10and will be competing this year.
McFadden soon got involved in sports to strengthen her muscles, and competed in numerous Paralympics.
She claimed victory in 1985, running a 2:34:06 race.
It wasn’t easy.
A mile to go …
I remember it well.
Abbott was watching the race, and the blast from the second bomb blew her into the bar.
Chatham and her husband immediately rushed to Abbotts aid.
Sadly, Abbott later lost her leg due to the effects from the bomb.
While the tragedy postponed her goal, the 3-foot-9 runner vowed to return in 2014and she did.
Buder has completed hundreds of triathlons and marathons, including several Boston Marathons.
Running the Boston Marathon has been a long-time dream of mine, shewrote on Today.com.
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In 2006, Crisci, an actress, fell during a stage accident.
She was bedridden for three years with severe head, neck and spinal cord injuries.
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This years Boston Marathon will boast about 30,000 participants.
On Monday, we salute you and your best, sweatiest efforts.
Be your own badass and have the race of your dreams.
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