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'That's not what he wants' - Hudson-Smith second in 400m semi-final

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Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith won the men's 400m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The victory marks his third title in the event and establishes him as the joint-most decorated male athlete in the history of the European Championships. The race took place on the track where Hudson-Smith trained during his youth.

Prior to his gold-medal performance, Hudson-Smith competed in the semi-final round of the competition. Although he successfully qualified for the final, he finished second in that heat after fading late in the race.

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BBC Sport (GB) - 'That's not what he wants' Focuses on performance shortcomings during the semi-final stage
BBC Sport (GB) - 'wins historic 400m gold' Emphasizes the athlete's record-breaking historical achievement
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