Matthew Hudson-Smith clinches historic 400m gold on Birmingham home track
Matthew Hudson-Smith won the 400 metres at the European Championships in Birmingham, tying the record for most men’s medals at the meet.
In front of a cheering home crowd, Matthew Hudson-Smith captured the 400-metre gold at the European Championships held in Birmingham, the venue of his early training. He crossed the line in 44.17 seconds, completing a rare treble of titles after previous wins in 2018 and 2022. The triumph marks his eighth overall medal at the championships, equalling the men’s record set by Christophe Lemaitre.
Following the race, Hudson-Smith placed his hand on a banner displaying his name in the north stand, a section now named after him. The win underscores his long-standing link to local club Birchfield Harriers, which he joined at age ten. The achievement adds to Great Britain’s sprinting legacy on an international stage.
Why it matters
Hudson-Smith’s win highlights a home-grown athlete achieving a record-tying milestone at a major European meet.
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