news | MARATHON PIONEER KATHRINE SWITZER AS THE FACE OF THE MYSTERIOUS WOMEN SERIES BY MARC CAIN - CREATION & PRODUCTION BY PROFASHIONAL

Inspiring women are the focus of the video series "Mysterious Women" by Marc Cain. The concept puts the skills, achievements and commitment of the protagonists front and center. A new video is released every three months, granting insight into the unique worlds of these women. The German fashion label is entering the next round with Kathrine Switzer. Creation & Production: PROFASHIONAL.

In 1967, Switzer made history at the Boston Marathon and quickly became known around the world. Because women were not allowed to participate in the race until that time. But none of the organizers got suspicious when she registered with her abbreviation "K.V. Switzer" wearing a cap. She was discovered by race director Jock Semple after only a few miles, who then immediately tried to tear her starting number from her clothes. But her boyfriend at the time and hammer thrower Tom Miller rushed to her aid and pushed aside the raging idiot. After 4 hours and 20 minutes, Kathrine Switzer finally...

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