Can Matthew Hudson-Smith become the first British man to claim Olympic gold in the men's 400m since 1924?
Matthew Hudson-Smith is on the verge of becoming the first British man since Eric Liddell in 1924 to win the Olympic gold medal in the men's 400m.
In an impressive semi-final performance, the sprinter clocked an respectable 44.07 seconds, easing up in the final stretch to save energy for what could be a historic final.
At 29 years old, Hudson-Smith has overcome numerous injuries and setbacks that dashed his Olympic hopes in Tokyo. Now, he's poised to put those disappointments behind him and make history tonight.
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What time is Matthew Hudson-Smith running today?
Matthew Hudson-Smith goes for gold in the Men's 400m final tonight, Wednesday 7th August at 8:20 pm BST.
Hudson-Smith is currently the 8/11 best priced favourite to win and secure a top spot on the podium for Team GB.
Men's 400m Final Odds
| Men's 400m | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hudson-Smith | 8/11 | 58% |
| Quincy Hall | 2/1 | 33% |
| Kirani James | 18/1 | 5.2% |
| Muzala Samukonga | 28/1 | 3.4% |
Despite being favored by bookmakers to make history for Team GB, Hudson-Smith faces stiff competition. The USA's Quincy Hall poses the greatest threat, with Betfred offering odds of 2/1 on Hall.
Hall qualified with an impressive time of 43.95 seconds, just slightly faster than Hudson-Smith's semi-final performance.
Three-time medallist Kirani James recorded the fastest qualifying time at 43.78 seconds, a mere four-hundredths of a second off Hudson-Smith's season-best set at the London Athletics Meet in July.
Despite this strong showing, James is priced at 18/1 at BetMGM to win the final.
Men's 400m World Record
The world record for the men's 400m is held by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa. Van Niekerk set this impressive record on August 14, 2016, during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
He broke the previous record of 43.18 seconds, which had been set by the legendary Michael Johnson of the United States in 1999.
Matthew Hudson-Smith's personal best is a blistering time of 43.74 seconds which he achieved just days before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony at the London Diamond League.
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