Kathrine Switzer

One of runnings most iconic figures

Katherine Switzer is winner of the New York City Marathon is a highly respected businesswoman, with experience in major multinationals in the field of corporate public relations, sports marketing and event management.

Kathrine became internationally acclaimed as a leader in the women's sports movement and led the successful lobbying effort to include a women's marathon race in the Olympic Games. She is a former programme director of Avon Running – Global Women's Circuit, an international series of races and fitness walks for women.

Kathrine speaks and consults on all aspects of public relations, promotions and, increasingly, tourism. Kathrine also tests and consults on sports products, sports-related television and film production, and works with athletes, teams and companies training them in self-promotion, presentation, and focusing on success.

She uses her athletic success as a model and a comparison for business success stressing, for example, goal setting and planning, strategy, hard training and team play.

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Key Points for Kathrine Switzer

Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a registered entrant.
In 1974 she won the New York City Marathon.
Was named Female Runner of the Decade between 1967 and 1977 by Runner's World Magazine.
Remains a popular television commentator and has written books on long distance running and her own personal experiences.
Is a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame for 'creating a social revolution by empowering women around the world through running'.

Topics for Kathrine Switzer

Goal setting and planning
Strategy
Hard training
Team play

Testimonials for Kathrine Switzer

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