Woman runs London marathon topless after her double mastectomy

Health & Fitness
28 Apr 2025 • 12:14 AM MYT
The Independent
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A London Marathon runner who had a double mastectomy ran the race in nothing but her running shorts and trainers.

Mother-of-two Louise Butcher ran topless to raise awareness of breast cancer after being diagnosed with lobular breast cancer in April 2022 and undergoing a double mastectomy.

In a video posted to Instagram, Butcher is seen smiling as she runs through water to cool off, saying: “it’s like 50 degrees!”

She started running topless after her treatment to inspire others and embrace her body.

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