Olympic champions
Top athletic victors
Olympic champions are athletes who win gold medals at the Olympic Games, placing first in their events.
The title carries prestige beyond other victories—Olympic champion suggests peak achievement in sport.
She's a three-time Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash.
The phrase often appears in introductions and credentials long after the competition itself.
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Olympic championsLance Armstrong