medalling
Earning competition recognition
Medalling is winning a medal in competition, especially at the Olympics or other major sporting events: She's medalling in her third consecutive games.
The word is common in sports journalism and broadcasts.
Also spelled medaling in American English.
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- recordPreserved account or achievement
victory · triumph · personal best · world record · national record · feat · milestone · excellence
Raised platform for speakers
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
laurel · torch · fanfare · protocol · parade · flowers · plaque · investiture
Competition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- raceCompetition of speed
contest · heats · qualifiers · bracket · seedings · elimination · round-robin · scoreboard
gold
Element seventy-nine
record · victory · triumph · personal best · world record · national record · feat · milestone · excellence · prowess
podium
Raised platform for speakers
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
wreath · laurel · torch · fanfare · protocol · parade · flowers · plaque · investiture · procession
championship
Competition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
race · contest · heats · qualifiers · bracket · seedings · elimination · round-robin · scoreboard · standings
medallinglosing
Failing to win
coming up short · disqualification · DNF · falling short · choking
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