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Kathrine Switzer holds up her original bib number as she answers a question during a media availability at the Copley Plaza Hotel near the Boston Marathon finish line Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Boston. In 1967 Switzer was the first woman with a bib issued by the Boston Athletic Association to cross the Boston Marathon finish line. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Running pioneers Switzer, Gibb took own paths to change

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Kathrine Switzer holds up her original bib number as she answers a question during a media availability at the Copley Plaza Hotel near the Boston Marathon finish line Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Boston. In 1967 Switzer was the first woman with a bib issued by the Boston Athletic Association to cross the Boston Marathon finish line. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Boston Marathon retires Bib No. 261 for women’s pioneer

Associated Press