Wedding bells and track spikes came together as British track star Matthew Hudson-Smith tied the knot with his long-time love, Antonia Tyson. After narrowly missing out on gold at the Paris Olympics, Matthew now has a different kind of precious gold—right on his finger! The couple had kept their engagement low-key, but during the Olympics, Antonia was spotted in the crowd cheering with her sparkling ring.
Now, their special day was out in the open, and it was an absolute showstopper. Antonia, who’s always supported Matthew from the sidelines, finally got her moment in the spotlight, as the newlyweds were surrounded by family, friends, and, well, track legends.
As for the guest list? Oh, it was definitely a “fast guest list.” You had sprint king Noah Lyles, the unbeatable multi-event champ Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and the fabulous Junelle Bromfield all there to make the day even more magical. It was a wedding for the books, both on and off the track!
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Among them was Dina Asher-Smith, who couldn’t resist sharing the love on Instagram. She posted a sweet montage of the newlyweds and the star-studded crowd, gushing, “He’s married!!! 🥹what a beautiful day. Congratulations to Matt and Toni 💓 wishing you a lifetime of happiness xx.” It was a beautiful day filled with joy, love, and a sprinkle of track star magic!
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It didn’t take long for the fan frenzy and that superstar guest list to spill into the comments! Fans were excited, and of course, the track and field squad quickly joined in as well. One of the stars, Junelle Bromfield herself, jumped into the comments with all the good vibes, saying, “Had a amazing time with beautiful people.” And honestly, can you blame her? It wasn’t just a wedding; it was indeed a mini-reunion of some of the fastest people on earth.
Noah Lyles wasn’t one to stay quiet during the celebrations either! He jumped onto Instagram to repost a story by a British sprinter, Adam Gemili, who shared a heartwarming snap of the “boys squad.” Adam had captioned the picture with “Best and most wholesome vibes in celebration of the big man,” paying tribute to the groom. But wait, that’s not where the fun ended! Fans and stars alike kept the love flowing in the comments under Dina Asher-Smith’s post, dropping some “speedy” words of support for the newlyweds.
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Noah Lyles and the star-studded crew have fans buzzing with excitement!
Noah Lyles is out here claiming the title of the ‘World’s Fastest Man,’ and honestly, who can argue? He totally crushed it as the 100m champ, snagging that shiny gold medal at the Paris Olympics. And if that isn’t impressive enough, the groom, Matthew Hudson-Smith, didn’t fall short either, bringing home a silver medal in the 400m! One fan totally nailed it when they said, “That’s a very beautiful, talented and fast guest list!” It’s safe to say the speed vibes were strong at this wedding!
Dina Asher-Smith in her montage showed the whole star-studded crew hanging out around a table, glasses up high for the newlyweds! And when we say star-studded, we’re talking about a serious lineup! Besides the amazing Noah Lyles and Dina, you had Noah’s brother Josephus Lyles, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Olympic silver medalist Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and a bunch of other exceptional athletes all in one spot. One fan summed it up perfectly, saying, “That’s one athletic wedding table!” While another user chimed in, remarking, “Some talent around the table,” and honestly, it’s hard to argue with that!
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You thought that was the entire roster? Think again, because the lineup keeps getting better! Alongside these incredible athletes, Andrew Pozzi, the World and European Indoor Champion, and Kyron McMaster, who snagged second place at the 2023 World Championships, were also in attendance. One enthusiastic user commented, “That is one hell of a table.” And honestly, it was like a wedding fit for champions, gathering some of the brightest stars in the sport for an unforgettable celebration!
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