Marathon runner responds after critics take aim at her race attire

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.

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Holly Archer of Great Britain competes during the Women’s 2025 TCS London Marathon April 27, 2025, in London.  (Getty Images/Getty Images)

A video posted to Archer’s social media platform became inundated with comments.

Some social media users claimed the 31-year-old seemed “uncomfortable,” while others argued elements of the outfit closely resembled a woman’s swimsuit.

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There were even claims that Archer “should have worn clothes” as she competed in the annual event late last month.

Holly Archer of Great Britain competes in the Women’s Elite Race during the 2025 TCS London Marathon at Embankment on April 27, 2025 in London, England.  (Sam Mellish/Getty Images)

Archer caught wind of the chatter. In a separate TikTok post, the British runner responded to critics by asking, “Should I have worn a tracksuit?” Archer also cited the conditions, saying the humidity reached nearly 78 percent as temperatures climbed into the mid-70s.

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More than 56,000 participants finished this year’s London Marathon.

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