bronze medalists
Third place finishers
Bronze medalists are athletes or competitors who finish third in a competition, receiving a bronze medal.
The term appears most often in Olympic coverage: The bronze medalists stood on the lowest tier of the podium.
Studies suggest bronze medalists often appear happier than silver medalists, who dwell on nearly winning gold.
Raised platform for speakers
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
laurels · tribute · celebration · standing ovation · press conference · endorsements · homecoming · parade
Rank after second
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- placementPutting somewhere specific
- standingPosition, physical or social
- positionLocation or stance
rank · tertiary · consolation · bittersweet · so close
Successful completion of aim
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
effort · commitment · hard work · determination · resilience · comeback · personal best · breakthrough
Raised platform for speakers
- Winter GamesMulti-sport event on snow
- OlympiansGreek gods or top athletes
- torchHandheld burning light source
- national anthemOfficial patriotic composition
flags · IOC · opening ceremony · closing ceremony · Olympic village · Olympic rings · host city · Paralympic Games
Raised platform for speakers
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
- athletesSports competitors
- contendersThose seeking to win
underdogs · semifinals · quarterfinals · knockout rounds · head-to-head · photo finish · tiebreaker · playoffs
podium
Raised platform for speakers
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
congratulations · laurels · tribute · celebration · standing ovation · press conference · endorsements · homecoming · parade · national pride
third place
Rank after second
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- placementPutting somewhere specific
- standingPosition, physical or social
position · rank · tertiary · consolation · bittersweet · so close
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
triumph · effort · commitment · hard work · determination · resilience · comeback · personal best · breakthrough · dream realized
podium
Raised platform for speakers
- Winter GamesMulti-sport event on snow
- OlympiansGreek gods or top athletes
- torchHandheld burning light source
national anthem · flags · IOC · opening ceremony · closing ceremony · Olympic village · Olympic rings · host city · Paralympic Games · world record
podium
Raised platform for speakers
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
- athletesSports competitors
contenders · underdogs · semifinals · quarterfinals · knockout rounds · head-to-head · photo finish · tiebreaker · playoffs · bracket
- honoreeshonoree, honorees, award winner, awardee, awardees
bronze medalistsgold medalists
Competition's first-place victors
champions · winners · victors · silver medalists · record holders
bronze, medalist, medalists, bronzed, bronzes, bronzing, bronzy, medal, medals