30 for 30 Podcasts

S4, E3: SIX WHO SAT

Oct 30, 2018
This podcast explores the challenges faced by women runners in the 1970s, highlighting Katherine Switzer's historic participation in the Boston Marathon. It recounts Switzer's determination to finish the race despite aggression from the race director. The episode also delves into Fred Lebow's ambitious goal of making the New York City Marathon the best in the world and the impact of Title IX in including women in sports. Additionally, it discusses a protest by six women during a race that challenged discriminatory rules and its impact on the women's running movement.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Breaking Barriers in the Boston Marathon
04:32 • 13min
3
Fred Lebow's Ambitions
17:26 • 8min
4
The Impact of Title IX and a Plan to Change the New York Marathon
24:58 • 5min
5
A Stand Against Discrimination
29:52 • 9min
6
Acknowledging the Team and Sponsors, Bonus Conversation About the Making of the Episode
38:46 • 3min