Boston Marathon retires Bib 261 for women’s pioneer Switzer

Kathrine Switzer, the first official woman entrant in the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, laughs during a news conference Tuesday, April 18, in Boston, where her bib No. 261 was retired in her honor by the Boston Athletic Association. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Kathrine Switzer, the first official woman entrant in the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, laughs during a news conference Tuesday, April 18, in Boston, where her bib No. 261 was retired in her honor by the Boston Athletic Association. (Elise Amendola/AP)

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