Kathrine Switzer net worth and salary: Kathrine Switzer is a Runner who has a net worth of $19 Million. Kathrine Switzer was born in in January 5, 1947. Notable for her 2007 memoir Marathon Woman, Switzer rose to fame in 1967 as the first registered female runner in the Boston Marathon. Because women were, at the time, not allowed to compete in the race, she secured entry by signing up under the name "K.V. Switzer."
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🎂 Kathrine Switzer - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Kathrine Switzer is 77 years, 3 months and 20 days old. Kathrine Switzer will celebrate 78rd birthday on a Sunday 5th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Kathrine Switzer upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Kathrine Switzer
Occupation	Runner
Age	77 years old
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Born	January 5, 1947 (Germany)
Birthday	January 5
Town/City	Germany
Nationality	Germany

🌙 Zodiac

Kathrine Switzer’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Kathrine Switzer was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

About

Notable for her 2007 memoir Marathon Woman, Switzer rose to fame in 1967 as the first registered female runner in the Boston Marathon. Because women were, at the time, not allowed to compete in the race, she secured entry by signing up under the name "K.V. Switzer."

Before Fame

She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Syracuse University.

Trivia

In 1974, she was the fastest woman in the New York City Marathon, finishing the race in three hours, seven minutes, and twenty-nine seconds.

Family Life

Born to a military family living in Germany, she relocated to her parents' native United States at the age of two and spent her high school years in Northern Virginia. Her first marriage was to Tom Miller (who ran alongside her in the 1967 Boston Marathon); she later married fellow writer and marathon runner Roger Robinson.

Associated With

Switzer paved the way for fellow female runner Catherine Ndereba, who won the 2000 Boston marathon and went on to earn silver medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.