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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Female London Marathon runner hits back after she is cruelly mocked over ‘bikini' outfit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Holly Archer hit back at trolls who criticised her trunks Credit: INSTAGRAM 3 The British athlete completed her first marathon in 2hr39 Credit: Getty 3 Archer is a former European Indoor 1500m silver medalist Credit: INSTAGRAM She achieved a time of two hours and 39 minutes, but some people were more concerned with how the former European Indoor 1500m silver medalist was dressed. Archer, 31, wore small briefs that are known as 'run buns' within the industry. Many on TikTok criticised her choice of clothing and Archer called out some sexist comments. She shared a video on the platform in which she posted many of the remarks thrown her way. Archer responded with the caption: "Should I have worn a tracksuit?" A voiceover played in the video which said: "F*** the f***ing lot of you." Some even used the video as another opportunity to post snarky comments. One read: "But why are you running in Speedos?" BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another added: "Crazy how the guys can do this not in a bikini." And a third wrote: "There are lots of shops in London you should check them out they have loads of clothes." Moment protesters storm elite men's race at London Marathon before being tackled to ground in dramatic footage Archer did receive some support however, with one person saying: "If I had abs like yours I would wear that daily. Not just on race days!" Another wrote: "I'm confused. Is this the first time people have seen pro athletes? 🤔"
Irish Daily Star
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Protestors storm London Marathon and tackled by police in politcally charged message
The London Marathon faced unexpected chaos on Sunday morning when police had to tackle two protesters on Tower Bridge. The event happened after it was claimed only the United States can reign in Israel. The pair, who leaped over barriers and onto the course just as the frontrunners of the elite men's race were approaching, caused a stir among spectators and participants alike. One of the demonstrators splashed red paint on the lead van, which was guiding the top runners. A motorbike escorting the athletes stopped in its tracks, with the rider jumping off to subdue the intruders. While this unfolded, the elite runners narrowly avoided the disruption, continuing their race without interruption. Officers quickly arrived at the scene to detain the protesters, much to the astonishment of onlookers. Therabody massager that's 'great for first-time marathon runners' now $50 off in New Year sale Read More Related Articles Shedeur Sanders breaks silence as five quarterbacks taken before him in NFL Draft Read More Related Articles Tom Brady's pre-Draft comments on Shedeur Sanders come to light after dramatic slide Youth Demand claimed responsibility for the protest, with the activists donning white tees emblazoned with "Stop arming Israel." They took to their X (formerly Twitter) account to share footage of their act alongside a rallying cry to their supporters. Their post declared: "RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE GAZA : YOUTH DEMAND SUPPORTERS DISRUPT LONDON MARATHON." Detailing their motives, they wrote: "At 10:30am (GMT), Willow and Cristy jumped the barriers at Tower Bridge and sat down in front of the men's elite race at the London Marathon, wearing 'Stop Arming Israel' T-shirts." They continued, "Gaza is running out of food. Arming genocide crosses the line. We won't be bystanders: join us in resistance." (Image: Peter Macdiarmid/LNP) A woman's voice echoes during the recording as she declares: "The UK Labour government is complicit in enabling a genocide in Palestine. "We continue to provide arms to Israel, the genocidal state of Israel. We are breaking UK domestic law and international law by supplying Israel with arms. Stop the genocide." The disturbance unfolded at the London Marathon which kicked off at 8.50am on Sunday with the start of the elite wheelchair races. Victory in the men's wheelchair competition went to Marcel Hug, whilst Catherine Debrunner triumphed in the women's division. Read More Related Articles Ric Flair's iconic 'WOOOOO!' catchphrase keeps him in the spotlight decades after WWE fame Read More Related Articles Caitlin Clark's personal life - $650k house, modest WNBA salary, rich boyfriend The women's running race was later won by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, while Kenya's Sabastian Sawe celebrated victory in the men's tilt. Commenting on the women's marathon, BBC received insights from Paula Radcliffe, herself a three-time victor of the event, who lauded: "That was a phenomenal race, so hats off to Tigst Assefa for being brave enough to go out in the pace she did. "The manner in which she lifted herself to get across the line as well. You can see how much it means to her. It's more to build on for her moving forward."
Wales Online
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
London Marathon gatecrashed as protestors wrestled off Tower Bridge by police
London Marathon gatecrashed as protestors wrestled off Tower Bridge by police The London Marathon was disrupted on Sunday morning as police were forced to wrestle paint throwers to the ground on Tower Bridge during the elite men's race Photo issued by Youth Demand of their protest during the TCS London Marathon on Tower Bridge, London. (Image: Youth Demand/PA Wire ) The London Marathon faced unexpected disruption on Sunday morning when protesters took to Tower Bridge, leading to police intervention. As the elite men's race leaders approached, two individuals vaulted the barriers onto the course, prompting swift action from the authorities. One protester managed to splatter red paint over the lead van ahead of the marathon frontrunners. A motorbike escorting the runners halted, with the rider quickly dismounting to tackle the demonstrators to the pavement. Article continues below While this unfolded, the elite athletes navigated past the disturbance without interruption, as the second motorbike continued to guide them. Police swiftly arrived at the scene to detain the pair, much to the astonishment of onlookers. Youth Demand, the activist group behind the protest, uploaded footage of the event to their X (formerly known as Twitter) account, claiming responsibility. "RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE GAZA: YOUTH DEMAND SUPPORTERS DISRUPT LONDON MARATHON," reports the Express. "At 10:30am, Willow and Cristy jumped the barriers at Tower Bridge and sat down in front of the men's elite race at the London Marathon, wearing 'Stop Arming Israel' t-shirts. Article continues below "Gaza is running out of food. Arming genocide crosses the line. We won't be bystanders: join us in resistance." Around eight police officers detained the pair, jumping over the crowd barrier and surrounding them as they continued to throw the powder in the air.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
London Marathon 2025 tracker – how to follow participants as they make their way around elite annual course
LONDON MARATHON action returns to the big screens - and supporters can track every single participant at the click of a button. Below is everything you need to know on how to keep tabs on everyone involved which includes the historic route they are taking. 1 How to track London Marathon 2025 participants Family members, friends, athletes and celebrities can be tracked using the official London Marathon tracker app. It is simple to use even for those who are not fans of technology, as you just have to hit the 'tracking section' in the app before typing the name of the individual you want to keep tabs on. The app will notify you each time a tracked runners hits a 5K split. It will also give you their predicted finish time, based on their current pace. However, if the participant you want to track is carrying a phone, they may choose to share their live location which is tracked via GPS instead of the chip attached to the bib number. Is the London Marathon 2025 tracking app FREE? Yes! The London Marathon 2025 tracking app is FREE to download on all compatible devices. What other features can I expect from the London Marathon 2025 app? Supporters can expect all of the same features from 2024. You'll be able to use the 'Belief Booster' feature to write and send encouraging messages to participants. Participants will be able to scan their bib number with the app to receive an inspirational pre-marathon message. Last year, several messages were displayed on a screen near the halfway point and the same is expected this year. The app can also be used as a tool to donate to charitable causes if not done so already. And finally, you can use the app to check out the elite leaderboard and results of the race. When is the London Marathon 2025? The 2025 London Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 27. Elite wheelchair men's and women's races will get underway at around 8:50am BST. The Elite women's race starts shortly after at approximately 9:05am. While the Elite men's race begins at 9:35am with the mass to start not too long after that.
