Kathrine Switzer

Kathrine Virginia "Kathy" Switzer (born January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany) is an American marathon runner, author, and television commentator.

In 1967, she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. During her run, race official Jock Semple attempted to stop Switzer and grab her official bib ; however, he was shoved to the ground by Switzer’s boyfriend, Thomas Miller, who was running with her, and she completed the race. It was not until 1972 that women were allowed to run the Boston Marathon officially

 Abby Wambach

The famous soccer player who retired after the 2015 World Cup and the victory of the American team will also be remembered for kissing her wife after the final :

Abby Wambach is now not just a retired soccer player... read this article and then watch the video below.