Matt Hudson-Smith honored with stand named at European championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Matt Hudson-Smith will have a stand named in his honor at the European championships in Birmingham this August. The event will take place at Alexander Stadium, where Hudson-Smith began his athletics career. The Olympic 400m silver medallist expressed pride and emotion about the recognition during a ceremony with family and friends. Hudson-Smith has a chance to secure a third individual European gold, competing in front of a home crowd. He noted the significance of achieving success at the venue where he started his career.
- •Hudson-Smith's stand will be unveiled at the European championships.
- •The event is scheduled for August at Alexander Stadium.
- •Hudson-Smith is a 31-year-old Olympic silver medallist.
- •He aims for a third European gold in his home city.
- •The sprinter began his career with Birchfield Harriers as a child.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Hudson-Smith 'proud' to have stand named after him
"It will be named in honour of the Wolverhampton sprinter for the European championships in Birmingham.
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