medallist
Competition prize recipient
A medallist is someone who has won a medal, especially in athletic competition: an Olympic gold medallist, a silver medallist in the 100-meter dash.
The spelling medallist is British; Americans write medalist.
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- victoryDefeating an opponent
triumph · accomplishment · feat · success · excellence · record · personal-best · glory
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- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
design · commemorative · presentation · display · case · collection · replica · miniature
Formal event marking occasions
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
honor · tribute · applause · celebration · congratulations · fame · prestige · endorsement
Short-distance racing specialist
- gymnastBalance and flexibility athlete
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- boxerCombat sport competitor
- cyclistOne who pedals
wrestler · marathoner · skier · skater · rower · archer · fencer · weightlifter
Global athletic contest
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- eventA notable occurrence
finals · semifinals · heats · qualifiers · Commonwealth · Pan-American · Paralympics · meet
gold
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victory · triumph · accomplishment · feat · success · excellence · record · personal-best · glory · crowning
gold
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engraving · design · commemorative · presentation · display · case · collection · replica · miniature · clasp
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
accolade · honor · tribute · applause · celebration · congratulations · fame · prestige · endorsement · sponsorship
sprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
- gymnastBalance and flexibility athlete
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- boxerCombat sport competitor
cyclist · wrestler · marathoner · skier · skater · rower · archer · fencer · weightlifter · judoka
Olympics
Global athletic contest
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
event · finals · semifinals · heats · qualifiers · Commonwealth · Pan-American · Paralympics · meet · trials
- gold medallistWinner of top prize
- silver medallistCompetition's number two
- bronze medallistThird-place award recipient
- taxi medallionsOfficial cab operating licenses
- gold medallionCircular prize worn around neck
- ceiling medallionOrnamental disc at fixture