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The Woman Who Broke the Boston Marathon's Gender Barrier

Apr 15, 2013 at

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Tens of thousands of people lace up to compete in the Boston Marathon on Monday. One of the grand marshals this year is Bobbi Gibb -- the first woman to run the race, back in 1966. We met up with her at a San Diego cafe before the big day.

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The Woman Who Broke the Boston Marathon's Gender Barrier

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