Matt Hudson-Smith denied Olympic gold after agonising finish to thrilling 400m

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Briton’s pursuit of gold on the world stage rumbles on then, but at 29 years of age and now possessing the fifth-fastest time ever, the European record holder believes more than ever. Hudson-Smith is getting closer, though, and after settling for silver at last year’s World Championships by nine-hundredths of a second, he has now delivered Great Britain’s first medal in the event since Roger Black took silver at Atlanta 1996. open image in gallery An overview shows US’ Quincy Hall crossing the finish line open image in gallery Quincy Hall of United States celebrates after winning gold with Matthew Hudson-Smith of Britain after winning silver “I just said it because I was like, you know, it just came out. I've got another four years left, and then I'm out.” It was an act of defiance to shine a light on Hudson-Smith’s personal growth. open image in gallery USA's Quincy Hall on his way to winning the men's 400m final open image in gallery Matt Hudson-Smith of Britain reacts after winning silver “Everyone was proud,” Hudson-Smith concluded.