Matt Hudson-Smith finishes second in 400m semi-final at championships
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Matt Hudson-Smith of Great Britain reached the final of the 400m but finished second in his semi-final at the European Athletics Championships held in Birmingham. Hudson-Smith's performance was marked by a fade in speed during the final stretch of the race. The event contributes to his season's journey as he now prepares for the final round at the championships.
- •Hudson-Smith competes at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
- •He secures a spot in the 400m final.
- •The semi-final saw him fading to second place.
- •Detailed times and placements were not disclosed.
- 8:31 PMBBC Sport — 'That's not what he wants' Hudson-Smith second in 400m semi-final
"Great Britain's Matt Hudson-Smith reaches the 400m final but fades to second in his semi-final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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