Gold hope Matt Hudson-Smith eases through Paris 2024 heats

Wolverhampton’s Matthew Hudson-Smith booked his place in the Olympic men’s 400m semi-final after winning the first heat at Stade de France.

The 29-year-old is among the favourites for gold and clocked 44.78 seconds in his opening run to finish ahead of the United States’ Christopher Bailey, who also booked a semi-final spot alongside Norway’s Havard Bentdal Ingvaldsen.