Matthew Hudson-Smith is a British track and field sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters event. Here are the key details about his career and achievements:
British and European Record Holder
Hudson-Smith holds the British and European records in the 400m with his personal best time of 44.26 seconds, set at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. This remarkable feat made him the first British man to break the 44.30-second barrier in the event.
Matthew Hudson-Smith Biography
World Championships Medals
- 2022 World Championships (Eugene): Bronze medal (44.66 seconds)
- 2023 World Championships (Budapest): Silver medal (44.26 seconds - European record)
European Championships Dominance
Hudson-Smith has been a dominant force at the European Championships, winning:
- 2018 European Championships: Gold medal
- 2022 European Championships: Gold medal (defending his title)
He matched the achievements of fellow British greats Roger Black and Martyn Rooney by retaining his 400m European title in 2022.
Commonwealth Games Success
Representing England, Hudson-Smith won:
- 2014 Commonwealth Games: Gold medal (4x400m relay)
- 2022 Commonwealth Games: Silver medal (400m)
Early Career and Progression
Born in Wolverhampton in 1994, Hudson-Smith joined the Birchfield Harriers club in 2006 and initially competed in various events before focusing on sprints from 2008 onwards. He made his international debut for Great Britain at the 2013 European Athletics Junior Championships, winning bronze medals in the 200m and 4x400m relay.
In 2014, he transitioned to the 400m event and rapidly improved, becoming the second British teenager to break 45 seconds in the event. His breakthrough came at the 2014 Glasgow Grand Prix, where he clocked 44.97 seconds, making him the second-fastest British athlete ever at the time.
With his remarkable achievements and record-breaking performances, Matthew Hudson-Smith has cemented his status as one of the greatest British sprinters in history, particularly in the 400m event.
Matthew Hudson-Smith
