Is Katherine Switzer related to Barry Switzer?

Katherine Switzer and Barry Switzer are not related. Katherine Switzer is known for her pioneering role in women’s marathon running, particularly for becoming the first woman to officially enter and complete the Boston Marathon in 1967. Barry Switzer is a former American football coach and player, most notably for the University of Oklahoma and the Dallas Cowboys. Their shared last name is coincidental, and there is no familial connection between them.