Matthew Hudson-Smith earned a silver medal for Team GB in the men’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics after an exciting race.
The 29-year-old entered the Stade de France race with high expectations following impressive performances in the heats and semi-finals.
However, despite leading as he approached the final stretch, he was just edged out by Quincy Hall from the USA in a dramatic finish.
This close call adds to the disappointment for the athlete from Wolverhampton, who previously secured a bronze at the 2022 World Championships and a silver in 2023.
Matthew Hudson-Smith has secured silver for Team GB in the men’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics
The 29-year-old was a strong contender after solid performances in the semi-finals and heats
Hudson-Smith struggled to maintain his lead as he reached the final straight
Despite the disappointment, Hudson-Smith delivered a phenomenal performance, finishing with a time of 43.44 seconds—setting a new personal best and securing his place on the podium.
In a nod to the history of the Games, he aimed to mirror Eric Liddell’s golden moment from the original Paris Olympics depicted in Chariots of Fire.
Making a strong start, he was closely chased by Grenada’s Kirani James, ultimately falling short to Hall from the USA.
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