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We’ve come a long way. Just one hundred years ago running was a sport just for men. Today this seems like a ridiculously antiquated notion. During the 20th century, a series of events, undertaken by women of all nationalities, were the catalysts for change in sport equality. This change had to occur mostly around the perception of whether women were strong enough to run equally with men. Progress has been made, but if you’ve just run a big city spring marathon, it may be hard to believe that some running events still aren’t equal. There is yet more for women to achieve to ensure they are viewed, treated and able to compete in the same way as men.
The history of our sport