Gibb is officially recognized as the women’s champion of the Boston Marathon for 1966–1968.
On April 15, 1996, during the centennial celebration of the Boston Marathon, Bobbi Gibb was formally recognized by the Boston Athletic Association as the women’s champion for the races she completed between 1966 and 1968. Her recognition came as a rectification for historical gender biases, highlighting her role in shaping the landscape of women’s long-distance running.