April 7, 2022 by NextTribe Editors · Fitness

50 Years Later, Val Rogosheske Finishes the Boston Marathon Again

In 1972, Val Rogosheske was one of the first eight women to run the Boston Marathon. This year, she returned to mark the progress made since then.

Editor's Note: Val Rogosheske finished the Boston Marathon today, 50 years after she was one of the first eight women to officially run the marathon. The 75-year-old, wearing the bib number "1972," crossed the finish line accompanied by her daughters, who were holding signs that let everyone know just who their mother was.

“In ’72 I kept running the whole way while people around me were walking. This time I was walking while other people were running,” Rogosheske said.“When you think about it, I mean 50 years is a long time but there’s been so much progress, it makes it seem short.”

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