US Edition‘Not a bikini?’: Anger over runner’s briefs
- British athlete Holly Archer completed her first competitive marathon in London on April 27, 2025, finishing in 2 hours and 39 minutes while wearing small running briefs known as 'run buns'.
- The marathon took place in hot conditions with temperatures in the mid-70s and 78 percent humidity, which Archer cited in response to criticism over her choice of clothing.
- Despite finishing as the fourth-ranked British woman, Archer faced sexist comments on social media about her attire and shared a TikTok video challenging these remarks, including a voiceover saying, "F*** the f***ing lot of you."
- Public reactions included arguments about dress standards differing for men and women, with some supportive voices praising her, such as one who said, "If I had abs like yours I would wear that daily."
- The event and responses highlight ongoing societal sexism and double standards in sports attire, with 97 percent of women believing they are judged on appearance and many pushing back against such scrutiny.
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British marathon runner Holly Archer responds to critics who took aim at her event attire – Mnnofa
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Holly Archer completed the London Marathon in less than three hours. But before she crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 39 minutes, Archer contended with some unexpected commentary related to her appearance. Archer appeared to wear a pair of running briefs as she ran the approximately 26-mile long race, much to the apparent ire of some spectators. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM…
British marathon runner Holly Archer responds to critics who took aim at her event attire – Democratic Accent
Holly Archer completed the London Marathon in less than three hours. But before she crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 39 minutes, Archer contended with some unexpected commentary related to her appearance. Archer appeared to wear a pair of running briefs as she ran the race, which apparently grabbed some fans’ attention during the 26-mile event. A video shared to Archer’s social media platform was inundated with comments. CLICK HERE FOR M…
Female London Marathon runner hits back after she is cruelly mocked over ‘bikini’ outfit
A LONDON MARATHON runner hit back at trolls after being mocked over her ‘bikini’ outfit. British athlete Holly Archer competed in the Women’s Elite category in London – her first competitive marathon. Holly Archer hit back at trolls who criticised her trunksINSTAGRAM The British athlete completed her first marathon in 2hr39Getty Archer is a former European Indoor 1,500m silver medalistINSTAGRAM She achieved a time of two hours and 39 minutes, bu…
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