Statements (69)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:marathon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1970_Boston_Marathon
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gptkbp:admission_fee |
$5.00.
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gptkbp:age |
Open Division
No age limit. |
gptkbp:annual_event |
Held on Patriots' Day.
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gptkbp:awards |
All finishers received medals.
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gptkbp:celebrates |
Awards ceremony.
Community gathering. |
gptkbp:challenges |
Physical and mental endurance.
Weather and course difficulty. |
gptkbp:charity_work |
Various local charities.
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gptkbp:community_support |
Local volunteers assisted.
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gptkbp:date |
1969-04-21
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gptkbp:distance |
26.2 miles
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gptkbp:elevation |
Approx. 500 feet.
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gptkbp:event_type |
Road running
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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.
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gptkbp:gender |
male
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gptkbp:historical_event |
Annual event since 1897.
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Increased awareness of women's participation in sports.
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gptkbp:home_runs |
Diverse age and gender.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1969 Boston Marathon
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Personal goals and achievements.
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gptkbp:is_popular_in |
One of the oldest marathons.
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gptkbp:landmark |
Famous Heartbreak Hill.
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Boston
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts |
gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive local and national coverage.
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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
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gptkbp:offers_courses_in |
26.2 miles
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gptkbp:original_run |
Winners recognized in local events.
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gptkbp:participants |
1,158
|
gptkbp:participated_in |
High local interest.
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gptkbp:prize_money |
$1,000.
$500. $250. |
gptkbp:product_line |
gptkb:Hopkinton,_Massachusetts
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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.
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gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:John_Hancock_Financial_Services
Corporate sponsorships involved. |
gptkbp:surface |
Paved roads.
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gptkbp:training |
Extensive training required.
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gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Cool and rainy
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gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Ned_E._O'_Connor
gptkb:Amby_Burfoot |