British marathon runner Holly Archer responds to critics who took aim at her event attire
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Published May 7, 2025 10:04pm EDT
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.
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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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Archer caught wind of the chatter and responded to critics by asking, "Should I have worn a tracksuit?"
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