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Matthew Hudson-Smith claims 400m gold at European Championships in Birmingham

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Matthew Hudson-Smith claims 400m gold at European Championships in Birmingham
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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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Hometown hero Matt Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold at European Championships
  • 9:07 PMThe Guardian Sport — Hudson-Smith dazzle home fans as he surges to golden European 400m hat-trick
  • 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
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Becomes first man to win three European 400m titles Hudson-Smith: ‘Nobody is going to beat me on this track’ Stand … and deliver. On a balmy night in Birmingham, Matt Hudson-Smith powered past the stand bearing his name at the Alexander Stadium and into history by becoming the first man to win three European Championship 400m titles. And afterwards, as the adrenaline flooded his body and he posed wearing a crown in front of his own stand, the 31-year-old made it clear just how much it meant. “Nobody is going to beat me on this track,” he said. “This is my home. I have been here since I was nine. I know this track like the back of my hand. Continue reading...

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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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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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