I think of him growing up and seeing me in this role, exerting such physical strength and I hope it will help shape his attitude about women. 
— Aneceia Forbes

We used to have to ride the bus and play the game the same day, and now we were being treated like champions by the NCAA. 
— Tina Sloan Green

I strongly believe it has propelled "the game" and shaped the future for all women's sports. 
— Carol Stiff

We had all the data and evidence to convince the IOC that the women's marathon was totally justifiable . . .   I felt like I was Hannibal going over the Alps!
— Kathy Switzer

The five purses where bad enough, but I grew alarmed when I simultaneously realized she'd received exactly zero balls as gifts. That's when I had my "Game Face" moment and decided my daughter needed some sporting equipment!
— Aaron Task