Boston Marathon announces retirement of race’s most famous bib number

After 50 years of buzz around bib 261, the Boston Athletic Association announces its retirement.

Interview: Kathrine Switzer reflects on 50-year career since iconic Boston Marathon debut

Approaching the 50th anniversary of her controversial Boston Marathon run, women’s running icon Kathrine Switzer reflects on her life spent paving the way for generations of female runners and the state of gender equality in the sport today.