Bobbi Gibb breaks barriers as the first woman to run and complete the Boston Marathon.
On April 19, 1966, Bobbi Gibb made history by running and finishing the Boston Marathon, despite women being officially barred from the race. Completing the marathon in 3:21:40, she defied societal norms, challenging misconceptions about women's capabilities in long-distance running and igniting a conversation about gender equality in sports.