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, etched his name into European Championship history by winning the 400m gold on his beloved home track. The 31-year-old sprinter, who had first set foot at Alexander Stadium at age nine, became the joint-most decorated man of all-time at the championships. Hudson-Smith's victory marked his eighth podium finish at the European Championships, tying French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre's record for men's medals at the event.
Born in Wolverhampton, Hudson-Smith credited the Alexander Stadium for fostering his passion for the sport, stating that he knew he would not be denied on this track. He celebrated his win by placing a hand on the banner bearing his name, as the crowd erupted in rapturous cheers. Hudson-Smith's triumph secured Great Britain's third gold of the championships, following in the footsteps of fellow British stars Mo Farah and Roger Black, who also boast five gold medals each. Emily Newnham added another medal to the haul, securing silver in the women's 400m hurdles final.
Written by urgent.news from BBC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
