Gibb, Roberta (1942–)
Gibb, Roberta (1942–)
American marathon runner. Name variations: Roberta Gibb Bingay; Bobbi Gibb. Born Nov 2, 1942, in Winchester, Massachusetts; m. William Bingay (runner), 1966.
Applied to Boston Athletic Association (BAA) for an official Marathon number to run in the Boston Marathon (1966), but was turned down on grounds that women could not run the 26.2-mile distance; entered the race unofficially and finished 125th, beating 290 male competitors, though authorities stood firm on their ban of women from the race; ran again (1967), joined by Kathy Switzer; ran again (1968); Boston marathon officials caved (1972).
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