Hudson-Smith retains European title to banish Commonwealth demons
By Will Jennings in Munich Matt Hudon-Smith believes he has finally banished his Commonwealth Games demons after brilliantly defending his European 400m title in Munich. Ad The former Loughborough College student clocked 44.53s to beat Swiss star Ricky Petrucciani as British teammate Alex Haydock-Wilson bagged a surprise bronze. AthleticsSeamus Derbyshire hopes resilience will bring European glory21 MINUTES AGO Hudson-Smith, 27, won World Championship bronze in Oregon before being denied a hometown Commonwealth title in Birmingham by Zambian underdog Muzala Samukonga.