The Grand National, like many other major sporting events, has become a target for streakers who aim to entertain the crowd. In 2011, two friends, Gemma Porter and Louise van Marle, decided to strip down and run topless down the final furlong, causing a halt at Aintree and amusing onlookers. The pair was eventually apprehended by police and fined £80 each for their daring stunt. However, this didn’t seem to deter them as they later bragged about their escapade.
Five years later, another individual became known as “Red Bum” when he streaked at the course. Despite initially amusing the crowd, his attempt at leaping over the track’s fences ended in disastrous and comical results. The crowd watched in amusement as he struggled and stumbled, failing to clear the obstacles. Opinions about streakers and pitch invaders at sporting events vary, and the incidents at the Grand National have provided entertainment for spectators, although they also resulted in fines and may not be viewed favorably by authorities.
