British · Birmingham, England · Born 26 September 1994British sprinter who became one of the world's leading 400m runners, winning Olympic silver and multiple World Championship medals in the event.
Matthew Hudson-Smith is a British 400m runner and former European champion who has transformed into one of the fastest quarter-milers in history. His smooth, languid running style belies his exceptional speed over the full circuit. A world championship silver medallist, Hudson-Smith has brought sustained excitement to British athletics and is a consistent finalist at world and Olympic championships.
Famous For
400m sprinting, European and World Championship medals
Playing Style
How They Played
Strong finishing kick, tactical race management
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Leading British 400m runner of his generation
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- European 400m Record Holder
- 2022 Commonwealth Games 400m Champion
- 2024 Olympic 400m Silver Medallist
- 2022 World Championships 400m Silver Medallist
Career Journey
Timeline
2014
📌 Professional athletics debut
2015
🌍 Great Britain senior debut
2016
🌍 Olympic debut at Rio Games
2017
🎯 First sub-45 second 400m
2018
🏆 European Championships 400m silver medal
2021
⚡ European 400m record 44.35 seconds
2022
🏆 World Championships 400m silver medal
2022
🏆 Commonwealth Games 400m gold medal
2023
🏆 World Championships 400m bronze medal
2024
🏆 Olympic silver medal in 400m at Paris
2024
⚡ European record 43.74 seconds at Paris Olympics
British Athletes