Bobbi Gibb, what an absolute legend!

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT

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DasWauto

57 years feels like not nearly long enough ago.

Hibbtygibitty

Great example of society learning that unconventional action does not equal negative impact. No one lost anything due to her disobedience.

CrimeBrulee

Change is never accomplished with the consent of the status quo.

TotallyNotSarcastic

I never knew this. Way cool

trinxter

What it was like in the dark ages: "She ran in white leather Red Cross nurses' shoes because there were no running shoes available for women at the time."

Guillo1985

Love the story, also loved reading men around her supported her, and promised protection. It goes to show you men are not the enemy we can and should work together towards progress

ISmuggleGOATS

I’m an ultra runner (Male) and my role model is Fiona Oakes who not only gets it done despite missing a knee cap but also is a record holder. She’s such an amazing woman look her up it’s very inspiring!

DenounceAll

The small majority of society who wishes to adhere to the rules for the sake of adherence to the rules tends to yell the loudest about the rules. Most of us don’t care very much about the dumb rules, but think others do. So we follow them instead of rooting them out. Don’t be a moderate follower who quietly questions. Be bold and stand tall in your defiance

ZetaPotential

Yeah top third overall but she was first out of the women's division. :)

InMyMerseyParadise

In today's world this seems make believe. We've got a long way to go, but we have come a long way.