GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.
Matthew Hudson-Smith, a hometown hero from Birmingham, secured his third European 400m gold medal at the European Championships, becoming one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the championships. The 31-year-old delivered a thrilling performance on the very track where he started his journey, the Alexander Stadium, which was renamed in his honor.
Hudson-Smith, a member of local club Birchfield Harriers, celebrated his victory by placing his hand on the banner bearing his name, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd. This third European 400m title marks him as the joint-most decorated man at the European Championships. With this achievement, Hudson-Smith joined British legends Mo Farah and Roger Black in eight gold medals, while matching Dina Asher-Smith as the most decorated British athlete in the European Championships.
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