# Kathrine Switzer

- **Website:** <https://kathrineswitzer.com>
- **Primary alias:** `kathrineswitzer.com`

## Description

Kathrine Switzer is a pivotal figure in the world of running, renowned for her groundbreaking achievement as the first woman to officially enter and complete the Boston Marathon in 1967. Her remarkable journey has transcended sports, inspiring millions of women globally to embrace running as a path to empowerment and social change. Beyond her athletic prowess, Kathrine is an acclaimed author and speaker, sharing her message with corporate audiences, universities, and various organizations. Her best-selling book, Marathon Woman, is now available in a special 50th anniversary edition, underscoring her lasting impact on women in sports. Kathrine also supports inclusive events, such as the Every Woman’s Marathon, focusing on female empowerment in running. Through her work, she continues to advocate for fitness and health, offering resources like Keep Moving Over 40, a guide aimed at women pursuing wellness. Whether as an athlete, activist, or author, Kathrine Switzer remains a transformative force in promoting fitness and equality in sports.

## Industries

- 🏈 Sports
- 🏈 Running _(under Sports)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/KVSwitzer)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/MarathonWomanNews)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/kathrineswitzer)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id7X90GS1k/w/205/h/87/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1752407681964)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id7X90GS1k/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774869387815)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Affair | #7f46a0 | accent |
| Silver | #c8c8c8 | light |
| Mine Shaft | #3d3d3d | dark |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id7X90GS1k/w/1500/h/500/idijYcVNfy.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774869388098)

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