Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 50 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)


Video: 'A Boston Marathon First: Bobbi Gibb On Her History-Making Run'

(Tuesday, April 19, 1966) — Bobbi Gibb, 23, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon at a time when only men were allowed to participate.

Gibb jumped into the middle of the pack after the sound of the starting pistol and finished in 3:21:40.