championship medal

Top finisher's prize

A championship medal is an award given to winners or top finishers in a competitive event, typically a sports tournament or athletic competition.

The medal signifies achievement at the highest level of that particular contest: She wore her championship medal proudly at the ceremony.

Distinguished from participation medals or lower-tier awards by marking victory or placement in a final championship round.

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podium finish · victory · victory lap · winner · athlete · finish line · award · ribbon · ceremony · Olympics · competition · national anthem · first place · world record · personal best · glory · neck · honor

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achievement level

championship medalparticipation trophy

Award for mere involvement

participation award · consolation prize · booby prize · wooden spoon · honorable mention

competitive outcome

championship medalwooden spoon

Carved cooking utensil

loser's bracket · elimination · defeat · DNF · forfeit

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