1969 Boston Marathon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1970_Boston_Marathon
gptkbp:admission_fee $5.00.
gptkbp:age Open Division
No age limit.
gptkbp:annual_event Held on Patriots' Day.
gptkbp:awards All finishers received medals.
gptkbp:celebrates Awards ceremony.
Community gathering.
gptkbp:challenges Physical and mental endurance.
Weather and course difficulty.
gptkbp:charity_work Various local charities.
gptkbp:community_support Local volunteers assisted.
gptkbp:date 1969-04-21
gptkbp:distance 26.2 miles
gptkbp:elevation Approx. 500 feet.
gptkbp:event_type Road running
gptkbp:events 1969-04-21
One day.
Influenced future marathons.
Open to international runners.
Boston Athletic Association.
Paved the way for women's marathons.
Promoted by local media.
Souvenirs available.
gptkbp:finish gptkb:Copley_Square,_Boston
1,158
Approximately 90%.
Bill Rodgers.
gptkbp:first_race Discussed in sports media.
gptkbp:gender male
gptkbp:historical_event Annual event since 1897.
gptkbp:historical_significance Increased awareness of women's participation in sports.
gptkbp:home_runs Diverse age and gender.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1969 Boston Marathon
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Personal goals and achievements.
gptkbp:is_popular_in One of the oldest marathons.
gptkbp:landmark Famous Heartbreak Hill.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive local and national coverage.
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1970_Boston_Marathon
1968 Boston Marathon
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Kathrine_Switzer
gptkbp:notable_recordings 2:22:17
2:22:17 by Amby Burfoot.
Amby Burfoot.
gptkbp:notable_winners gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:offers_courses_in 26.2 miles
gptkbp:original_run Winners recognized in local events.
gptkbp:participants 1,158
gptkbp:participated_in High local interest.
gptkbp:prize_money $1,000.
$500.
$250.
gptkbp:product_line gptkb:Hopkinton,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:racing_series Strong sense of camaraderie.
Medical support available.
Challenging and rewarding.
Aid stations along the course.
gptkbp:significance First marathon with a significant number of women participants.
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:John_Hancock_Financial_Services
Corporate sponsorships involved.
gptkbp:surface Paved roads.
gptkbp:training Extensive training required.
gptkbp:weather_conditions Cool and rainy
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Ned_E._O'_Connor
gptkb:Amby_Burfoot