Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith sets a European 400m record to show he is ready to contend for gold at the World Championships.
With a European record secured and the favourite suffering misfortune, Matthew Hudson-Smith can sense an opportunity.
"I will be happy when I get that medal," said Hudson-Smith. "As for [the record], that is just job done." Aware a place in the final was comfortably secured, there was no need to expend any more energy before bidding for a first global title."My coach told me to execute 300m and make sure the job was done. Then, when I knew I was clear, I was saving something for the final," he said.Hudson-Smith added: "My coach told me beforehand to enjoy it.
Of those through to the final it is South Africa's world record holder Wayde van Niekerk who has run the fastest time this year , What has become undeniably clear is that he will line up for Thursday's final with a very realistic chance of becoming world 400m champion. "He is running efficiently. He ran 10.97 for his first 100m - that's getting out hard. Then, he was able to relax and come home strong."
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