British marathon runner Holly Archer responds to critics who took aim at her event attire

Holly Archer finished the London Marathon in under three hours, clocking in at 2 hours and 39 minutes. During the race, Archer faced criticism for her choice of attire, with spectators expressing disapproval of her running briefs. Social media comments suggested discomfort and likened her outfit to a swimsuit. Archer responded to the backlash on TikTok, questioning if she should have worn a tracksuit instead. She mentioned the high humidity and temperatures during the event. Despite the controversy, over 56,000 participants completed this year’s London Marathon.