GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Summary
Matthew Hudson-Smith won the 400m gold medal at the European Championships held in Birmingham. This victory made him one of the most successful male athletes in the history of the championships.Key Facts
- Hudson-Smith won the 400m race in 44.17 seconds.
- This was his third consecutive gold medal in the 400m at the European Championships (2018, 2022, 2024).
- He has won eight medals at the European Championships, matching the men’s record held by Christophe Lemaitre.
- The race took place at the stadium where Hudson-Smith trained as a junior, which now has a stand named after him.
- He started athletics at age 10 with the Birchfield Harriers club.
- Hudson-Smith has five gold medals at the championships, equaling the British athletes Mo Farah and Roger Black.
- His success also matches Dina Asher-Smith as the most decorated British athlete in the event’s history.
- Great Britain won three gold medals at this championship, with Emily Newnham winning silver in the women’s 400m hurdles.
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