Matthew Hudson-Smith

Matthew Hudson-Smith is a decorated British track and field sprinter specializing in the 400 metres, holding multiple national, European, and Olympic medals. After joining Birchfield Harriers in 2006 and developing his early career in sprint events, Matthew Hudson-Smith made a significant impact with a breakthrough in the 2014 season upon his transition to the 400m under coach Tony Hadley. That year, he dramatically improved his personal best from 48.76 seconds to an impressive 44.97 seconds at the Glasgow Grand Prix. This pivotal period saw him secure a gold medal representing England in the 4x400m relay at the Commonwealth Games, contributing the fastest split in the final leg.

He subsequently lowered his European record to 43.74 seconds at the Diamond League London before claiming a silver medal in the 400m at the Paris Olympics, setting yet another European record of 43.44 seconds. He also earned a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay at the same event. Looking ahead, Hudson-Smith committed in October 2024 to the inaugural Grand Slam Track season, founded by Michael Johnson, where he notably won the men’s long-sprints title at the Kingston Slam in April 2025.