Matthew Hudson-Smith reaches 400m final despite semi-final dip

British athlete Matthew Hudson-Smith has qualified for the 400m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham after finishing second in his semi-final. Hudson-Smith, who challenged for the lead throughout the race, eased off his pace in the closing stages and crossed the finish line behind the heat winner. BBC Sport described the performance as "not what he wants." Despite the dip in form, his second-place finish was sufficient to secure a spot in the final, where he remains in contention for a medal. This report was published by BBC Sport.