Matthew Hudson-Smith was once destined for the Army after becoming disillusioned at Asda... now the fastest 400m runner in European history is targeting gold in Paris to complete his remarkable journey

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: It is from the Army and it includes a link to 'apply now'. In June 2014, aged 19 and disillusioned by athletics and his part-time job, he duly did.