Wellesley

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Students at Wellesley have cheered on marathon runners from the sidelines since 1897. In 1966 Roberta Gibb became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, and Wellesley students have since shifted from cheering for men to lending their vocal support to women in the race.

Author: Negron, Cristina
Social aspects, Cover Story, Fairs and festivals, Marathon running, Wellesley College, Boston Marathon (Running)

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Out of the running

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A runner recovering from an injury becomes a spectator, looking on with mixed emotions at the triumphs and frustrations of other runners.

Author: Negron, Cristina, Neri, Kristen H.
Column, Humor and anecdotes, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Runners (Sports)

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