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    Female London Marathon runner hits back after she is cruelly mocked over ‘bikini’ outfit

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    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 trunksCredit: INSTAGRAMThe British athlete completed her first marathon in 2hr39Credit: GettyArcher is a former European Indoor 1,500m silver medalistCredit: INSTAGRAMShe achieved a time of two hours and 39 minutes, but some people were more concerned with how the former European Indoor 1,500m silver medallist 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.READ MORE IN SPORTArcher 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?”Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother 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 footageArcher 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? 🤔” More

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      John Terry hails ‘man dressed as a shoe’ who overtook him then came back to help during London Marathon struggles

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      JOHN TERRY has heaped praise on a London Marathon runner “dressed as a shoe” after they overtook him before returning to help him.The former Chelsea captain was one of a number of ex footballers taking part in the run on Sunday, including ex-Blues stars Steve Sidwell and Jody Morris.John Terry has thanked a runner who was dressed as a shoe after they helped him during the London MarathonCredit: SplashTerry suffered nipple chafing and had cramp during the courseCredit: SplashHowever, the 44-year-old was left in pain after blood was seen coming through his T-shirt after suffering from nipple chafing when he was picked up by TV cameras during the event.But Terry’s afternoon took a strange turn when he was helped by a fellow runner… dressed as a shoe.Taking to Instagram, Terry shared a picture of himself in his running gear alongside Morris and Sidwell and said the marathon was “the TOUGHEST thing” he had ever done “by far”.He captioned the post with his stunning shoe story, saying: “Legs are a little stiff and sore this morning, that is by far the TOUGHEST thing I have EVER done and this morning I have so much respect for everyone who run the marathon yesterday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Also a big shout out to the guy dressed as a shoe, who overtook me when I was struggling, yes dressed as a shoe and overtook me, slowed down and gave me some great words of encouragement and gave me some sweets and gels, he then carried on running, about two minutes later he come running back towards me with a bottle of coke.”Thank you mate 👊🏻💙🏃🏻‍♂️SHHOOEEE…”I see so many great things like this yesterday.”Well Done everyone.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe runner in question turned out to be Karl Fitzpatrick.According to the BBC, he was running to raise money for Jersey Hospice.John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League He has been supporting the hospice since 2022 and has raised nearly £22,000 in that time.On running with Terry, Mr Fitzpatrick told the BBC: “I said to the fella ‘only the greatest marathon runners wear these shoes,’ joking as we both had them on.”I then realised it was John Terry. I slowed down and try to give him the motivational bants and tried to reassure him that he was doing fine.”So it might have looked strange, a shoe running the opposite way to everyone else and handing a full fat coke. I wished him the very best and told him ‘be strong and the pain will go.”As well as his nipple injury, Terry was also forced to slow to a walk at one point due to cramp.He eventually completed the course in just over five hours.However, former manager Jose Mourinho issued a brutal reply to his marathon completion on Instagram.Read More on The SunHe joked: “Sid I believe. You I have doubts you did it.”Sidwell himself replied to the post, saying: “Brilliant mate. Incredible effort.”Steve Sidwell also completed the London MarathonCredit: instagram @stevesidwell14 More

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      ‘You’re meant to be looking after my f***ing daughter?’ – Alan Shearer reveals ridiculous story about Chloe’s boyfriend

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      ALAN SHEARER shared a hilarious story after his daughter’s boyfriend had a nightmare journey to the London Marathon.The Newcastle legend’s son Will, 24, ran the gruelling 26.2 mile course across the capital yesterday.Will Shearer was cheered on by his loved ones as he completed the London MarathonCredit: @willshearer9Will ran to raise money for his dad’s charityCredit: @willshearer9Chloe Shearer’s boyfriend Micky Young had a disaster journey to LondonCredit: @chloeshearer1He was cheered on by all the family, including his dad, mum Lainya and his two sisters Chloe and Hollie.Shearer’s eldest daughter Chloe, 31, is in a relationship with former rugby player Micky Young and he made journey to London too after watching Newcastle beat Ipswich 3-0 on Saturday.Young was meant to hop on the 17:59 train but ended up making a huge error.Shearer told the Rest Is Football Podcast: “He got to the station five minutes early, he got on the train and then he heard the announcement, ‘Welcome to everyone heading to Edinburgh’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was non-stop all the way to Edinburgh. He looked at all the different modes of transport, flight, car.”But he got on the f***ing Mega Bus. The 10pm Mega Bus, which cost him £30 from Edinburgh to London.”He got in at 6:45am this morning to London.”I said to him, ‘and you are meant to be looking after my f***ing daughter in the future’.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It stopped at Dunbar, Leeds and Sheffield. Oh you idiot.”The story left podcast co-hosts Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches.‘Lineker never misses a chance’ – Fans in stitches as BBC show host trolling Alan Shearer in throwback clip from 2007Will, who was raising money for the Alan Shearer Foundation, completed the London Marathon in around 4 hours and 30 minutes.Shearer took to Instagram to congratulate his son, saying: “Time for a well earned beer @willshearer9 you smashed it. Proud of you running for the @alanshearerfoundation. Thank you.”Young is a retired scrum half who used to play for the Newcastle Falcons, Leicester Tigers and Bath.Shearer praised his son and said it was time for a well-earned beerCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Stiff in all the wrong places’ – John Terry shares intimate snap of wife taking care of him after London Marathon pain

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      JOHN TERRY posted an intimate picture of his wife massaging his legs after he took part in the 2025 London Marathon. The former Chelsea captain completed the mega feat alongside his ex-Blues colleague Jody Morris. John Terry and old Chelsea team-mate Jody Morris ran the streets of London togetherCredit: PAThe former Chelsea skipper was forced to walk during the Marathon as the cramp kicked inThe Chelsea legend was left bleeding from his nipple during the raceCredit: BBCThe ex-England skipper suffered from nipple chafing during the 26.2-mile race.Terry, 44, was clearly in discomfort as blood was seen coming through his T-shirt when he was picked out by TV during the event.He was also forced to slow to a walk at one point due to cramp.The Blues legend ultimately completed the course in scorching conditions in just over five hours.Read more FootballAnd he took to his Instagram story on Monday morning to show his wife Toni massaging his sore legs.He cheekily captioned the snap: “Stiff in all the wrong places.”Terry followed it up with two more posts of himself in a sauna and an ice bath.Fellow defender Leonardo Bonucci also competed in the capital, with the former Juventus centre-back clocking in two minutes behind Terry and Morris. Most read in FootballTerry posted a snap of wife Toni looking after her his painful MarathonCredit: instagram @johnterry.26BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile Arsenal favourite Jack Wilshere, who had to rush to London to take part after managing Norwich in the Championship on Saturday, finished in five hours and four minutes.Terry spoke exclusively to SunSport at the finish, saying that it was the “toughest thing I’ve ever done”. John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League Terry retired from his playing career in 2018 after a season with Aston Villa in the Championship.He moved into an assistant manager capacity at Villa Park in October that year, alongside Dean Smith.He left the Birmingham outfit in 2021 to take up a coaching consultancy position at Chelsea, before he was lured back into the dugout by Smith, who took the reins at Leicester City in 2023. In July that summer, Terry returned to Cobham once more to become a Chelsea academy coach. More

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      ‘Toughest thing I’ve ever done’ – John Terry forced to walk as blood pours from NIPPLE in gruelling London Marathon

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      JOHN TERRY was forced to walk halfway through the London Marathon and was spotted limping.The Chelsea legend started strongly alongside his Blues pal Jody Morris.John Terry completed the London MarathonCredit: PAHe ran with close Chelsea pal Jody MorrisCredit: PAThe Chelsea legend appeared to be bleeding from his nippleCredit: BBCMorris waited for his friend and they crossed the line togetherBut his pace quickly deteriorated after the halfway point.Terry, 44, was spotted by TV cameras limping at one point, and it took him 55 minutes to go from the 35k point to 40k.To make matters worse the former England captain appeared to be bleeding from one of his nipples.Fortunately, Morris decided to wait for his friend to try and spur him on for a little while, and they later crossed the finish line together.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo have so far raised more than £46,000 for Rays of Sunshine, a children’s charity that supports and grants special wishes for seriously ill children aged three to 18.Terry told SunSport: “This feels chalk and cheese to how you feel after a football match. Can’t compare that.“That was the toughest thing I’ve done. Yeah, really tough. Both mentally and physically.“At 13k, I felt it. Listen, it was hot today. We went off and we were doing well for the first 10-15k. Then the weather played a part. That was tough.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“I never wanted it to rain so much in London. Perfect golfing weather. Not for marathon running.“I did a lot of training. I went to Dubai recently for the purpose of training in the heat. But there were nerves as well. I didn’t have the best night’s sleep.Moment protesters storm elite men’s race at London Marathon before being tackled to ground in dramatic footage“You’re worried. You want to set a time. I had to walk a couple of times as well. Listening to the fans and support was incredible. I was able to take it all in.“It’s far too early to say if I’ll do another one. That is my first and it could be my last marathon. I’m not sure yet.”Fans applauded Terry’s effort and his commitment to reach the finish line despite his injury.One reacted saying: “Jody Morris diligently waiting for John Terry who appeared to be limping and having quite the time of it 😭”Another added: “Ouch!!! Think John Terry has got a bloody nipple… 👏👏 But respect.”A third wrote: “Turn on the marathon to see Jodie Morris and John Terry out for a lil jog 😅 Legends 💙@ChelseaFC”Terry, who was one of five former Premier League stars running the London Marathon, finished in 5:00:43.He was proud of his accomplishment, and enjoyed the banter he received from football fans along the way.Terry continued: “There were so many Chelsea fans out there. A bit of banter from a couple of football fans, which is always nice. Thank you to everyone who pushed me.“We have raised a lot of money for Rays of Sunshine and my John Terry Foundation.“Really proud of that. My legs are killing me. I’ve not drunk for six to eight weeks. I am looking forward to a nice beer now.”Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere took to the course and was joined by Steve Sidwell and Danny Mills.Read More on The SunJuventus and Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci has also been registered for the run.While seven-time Olympic gold medallist Jason Kenny also completed the marathon. More

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      How many people are running the London Marathon 2025?

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      THE London Marathon is officially the most popular marathon event on the planet.The 2025 iteration of the London Marathon has already broken records, and looks set to break another one before on Sunday.John Terry will run the London Marathon alongside Jody MorrisCredit: GettyAlex Yee will take part in the race, just under a year after winning gold in Paris at the OlympicsCredit: Adam Davy/PA WireRomesh Ranganathan is back for another year of racing in the London Marathon 2025Credit: AlamyFormer Chelsea captain John Terry is one of a number of ex-footballers running the marathon, a list including Jack Wilshere and Jody Morris. Olympic gold medallist and world triathlon champion Alex Yee will make his marathon debut, after winning a stunning gold in Paris last summer.YouTube fitness coach and TV presenter Joe Wicks will also be taking part in the London Marathon, returning for the first time since 2015, an experience he described as “one of the most painful I’ve ever had.”Read more London MarathonEilish McColgan is also making her marathon debut, and is aiming to set a Scottish record, and beating her mother Liz McColgan’s record and personal best of 2:26:52 from 1997.The route will see runners start at Greenwich Park and end on The Mall, running past Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on their way to the finish line.How many people are running the London Marathon 2025?While there is not an exact figure, a record breaking 56,000+ are expected to run and finish the London Marathon. This would surpass the 55,646 finishers at the New York Marathon in 2024.Most read in AthleticsA world record 840,000 people entered the ballot for the London Marathon 2025, making it the most popular marathon on the planet. When does London Marathon 2025 start?There are four different start times to look out for on Sunday, April 27:8:50am BST – elite wheelchairs9:05am BST – elite women9:35am BST – elite men9:35am-11:30am BST – mass eventChina races robots in Beijing half marathonHow to watch London Marathon 2025 for FREELondon Marathon 2025 LIVE coverage comes on BBC One, with coverage between 8:30am and 2pm BST on Sunday, April 25. Coverage will switch from BBC One to BBC Two for an hour between 2pm and 3pm BST. The BBC iPlayer will also over different coverage options for friends and family members who want to tune in:
      8:45am – 3pm BST: uninterrupted coverage10:30am – 3:30pm BST: Tower Bridge camera12:30pm – 5pm: finishing-line cameraBBC Two will have a highlights show between 6pm – 7pm BST. More

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      Four ex-Premier League stars running London Marathon bidding to beat incredible record time for an ex-Prem player

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      FOUR Premier League heroes will be running the London Marathon with a purpose.The annual race takes place this Sunday in the capital and will feature several celebrities.Danny Mills is among four ex- Premier League stars taking part in the London MarathonChelsea legend John Terry will be looking to break the record of fastest finish by an ex-Prem starFormer Chelsea ace Jody Morris will also be running in LondonSteve Sidwell is the third Chelsea hero to run the marathonAmong them will be ex-Chelsea aces John Terry, Jody Morris and Steve Sidwell as well as former England international Danny Mills.The quartet will be joined by Oxford United manager Gary Rowett at the start line in Greenwich Park.Juventus and Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci has also been registered for the run.And they will all be looking to become the fastest ex-Premier League footballer to compete in the London Marathon.Read More on ChelseaSo far, the record stands at an impressive three hours and six minutes.And it belongs to ex-Scotland international Christian Dailly, who played for the likes of West Ham, Blackburn and Charlton.The aforementioned players would also love to break the overall marathon record held by a former footballer.And that belongs to former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben.Most read in FootballRobben holds an impressive two hours and 57 minutes under his belt.Mills told Story Shop on behalf of Puresport: “Running a marathon is something you do for yourself — nobody else cares about your time.John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League “But crossing that finish line, knowing what you’ve put in, is one of the best feelings in the world.“Having said that, knowing there are some ex-footballers taking part has obviously awoken the competitive spirit. John and Jody are fit guys, but I’m hoping experience will win out. “John’s got a lot more medals at football than me so I’ll have to go for the running one.  Leonardo’s the unknown quantity!”Leonardo Bonucci will be competing against the former Premier League starsArjen Robben holds the fastest marathon record for a former footballerChristian Dailly holds the fastest record for an ex-Premier League star in the London Marathon More

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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2025?

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      THE London Marathon will take place this Sunday as thousands of people are set to take on the 26.2 mile course.The race’s popularity has hit new heights with 840,318 people applying via the public ballot to take part and over 56,000 expected to cross the start line.Mo Farah pictured at the finish line of the London Marathon in 2023Credit: AFPEmile Cairess (second right) was hoping to break Mo Farah’s British marathon recordCredit: PAThis could break the world record for the most runners in a marathon, the previous record being 56,950 in this month’s Paris edition.A stacked elite field will be fighting for the £41,000 London Marathon prize money, including the first man to break the two hour barrier, Eliud Kipchoge, and reigning Olympic champion Sifan Hassan.Last year’s top UK finisher Emile Cairess has had to pull out due to injury and will miss out on the opportunity to break Mo Farah’s British marathon record of 2:05:11.Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2025?Sir Mo Farah, 42, is NOT running the London Marathon this year.READ MORE ON LONDON MARATHONHe ran his last marathon in the 2023 edition of the race, finishing in ninth, and retired later that year after a fourth-placed finish in the Great North Run.His time of 2:10:28 was a few minutes outside of his goal time and the former Olympic champion admitted after the race that his body could not do what it used to.Farah said at the time: “If it wasn’t for the crowd, at some point I would have dropped out”That’s what kept me going. It was amazing support. Part of me wanted to cry. Most read in Athletics”But the people were amazing, even in the rain, to line the streets. It’s what has kept me going for so long throughout my career.”I will miss that feeling. I am emotional today. London has been so great to me over the years and I wanted to be here to say thank you to the crowd.”Farah’s best London Marathon finish was third in 2018 with a time of 2:06:21.Since retiring Farah has remained a big influence in the athletics world, last month launching team based-running league RunGP.Races will be held on Formula One tracks and include a mixture of celebrities and professional athletes.The first edition will be in Qatar in May and will include a kids race called One Mo Mile.When is the London Marathon taking place and how can I watch it?The London Marathon 2025 is taking place this Sunday from 8.50am BST.8.50am – Elite wheelchair men’s and women’s race9.05am – Elite women’s race9.35am – Elite men’s race followed by mass startThe London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.Read More on The SunBBC One: 8.30am-2pmBBC Two: 2pm-3pmBBC Online & iPlayer: 8.30am-6pmBBC Radio London: 8am-6pmBBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the Marathon as it happens. More

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      Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon

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      JACK WILSHERE will take charge of his first game as a manager at Middlesbrough today before heading south for the London Marathon.The former Arsenal star has been given the Norwich caretaker boss job after the sacking of Johannes Hoff Thorup.Jack Wilshere has been named the interim manager of NorwichCredit: AlamyBut he now faces a race against time to get back down south for the London MarathonCredit: GettyHe revealed he will be on the team bus back from their clash with Middlesbrough before travelling to London from Carrow RoadCredit: GettyJack Wilshere faces an epic rush to London from Middlesbrough – via Norwich – to compete in the marathonWilshere will be on the team bus back to Norfolk this evening before travelling to London for the marathon where he is running for the British Heart Foundation.He said: “I was nervous until Tuesday because I was just thinking about the marathon – ‘can I complete it, or in what time?'”Since Tuesday, I haven’t really thought about it. I probably should start thinking about it after the game at some point. But I’ll be OK.”The charity I’m running for is really close to my heart and when you have that in your mind and are determined to do something, you’ll do it. I might be in a bad way, but I’ll complete it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWilshere, who will also be in charge for next week’s game against Cardiff, says he is ready to take a manager’s job despite only being 33.He was Arsenal’s under-18s coach before becoming Norwich first-team coach in October.Wilshere said: “I feel some responsibility. “There’s mixed emotions but then you have to start thinking ‘what do I see in the team, how can I try and affect how we play and where are the small wins we can get?’Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I’ve been in the role for two and a half days. I’m ready to make an impact at this level. “I want to be a head coach but if you start thinking too much about that you can get carried away.”Footballers are great role models… but they need to be able to go partying, like I did, says Jack WilshereMOMENT IN THE SUNREGIS LE BRIS defended his decision to opt for freshness rather than momentum ahead of Sunderland’s play-off push.The Black Cats head to OXFORD with fourth-place already assured and then host QPR on the final day of the league.The French boss, who has rested a host of stars over recent weeks, said: “This period has been useful because it’s given opportunities to players who have not been involved as much.“We earned the chance to rest some players. I am proud of the team because what we have done so far is a big achievement.“To go up through the play-offs, we know it is important to have as many players as possible available and fit.“The period was unusual, but a good opportunity to refresh and reset.”Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has backed his decision to opt for freshness over momentumCredit: Getty More