Hudson-Smith wants to leave an indelible imprint on British athletics

British 400m sprinter Matt Hudson-Smith is targeting a fifth European gold medal at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, the first such event hosted on UK soil. Hudson-Smith, the most-decorated British male athlete at the European Championships and the European 400m record holder, has had a stand named after him at Alexander Stadium, the home of his first athletics club. Beyond medal pursuits, the Wolverhampton-born athlete aims to leave a lasting legacy on British athletics.