Matthew Hudson-Smith claims 400m gold at European Championships in Birmingham
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Matthew Hudson-Smith won gold in the men's 400m at the European Athletics Championships held in Birmingham on August 12, 2026. Completing the race in 44.17 seconds, Hudson-Smith secured his third consecutive title in the event, having previously won in 2018 and 2022. With this victory, he became the joint-most decorated athlete in the history of the championships, matching French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre's record medal tally. Hudson-Smith, who trained at the Birmingham track as a junior, celebrated his win in front of a home crowd. Following his race, Emily Newnham added to Great Britain's medal haul with a silver in the women's 400m hurdles final.
- •Hudson-Smith wins his third 400m gold title at European Championships.
- •He finished the race in 44.17 seconds at his childhood track.
- •This victory ties him with Christophe Lemaitre for the most medals at the championships.
- •Hudson-Smith celebrated with local fans in Birmingham after the race.
- •Emily Newnham adds a silver in women's 400m hurdles shortly after.
- 8:04 PMBBC Sport — Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
- 8:04 PMBBC Sport — 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.
"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.
"Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.
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External links- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 8:04 PMHudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf
Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men's 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:04 PMGB'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.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 8:04 PMGB'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.
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