Remembering Nina Kuscsik: Trailblazer of Women’s Running and Boston Marathon History, Passes at 86

In a groundbreaking move for gender equality, she bravely confronted male opposition, becoming the inaugural female participant in the New York City Marathon. Additionally, she made history as the first official woman to cross the finish line in the Boston Marathon, paving the way for future generations of female athletes in the USA’s sports landscape of 2025.