MATTHEW HUDSON-SMITH put his faltering anchor leg in the European Championships 4x400m, where he was overtaken by Belgium and Polish teams and relegated to third, down to university.
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Matthew Hudson-Smith: over his relay frustration
MARK SHEARMAN
The 21-year-old was evidently disappointed in the aftermath of the race after looking to have the victory sewn up, only to lose first place in the final 40 metres.