silver medallist
Almost won it all
A silver medallist is someone who finishes second in a competition and receives a silver medal as recognition.
The term is used primarily in Olympic and other athletic contexts where medals are awarded for the top three finishers.
She was a silver medallist in the 100-meter freestyle at the Sydney Olympics.
The spelling medallist is standard in British English; Americans typically write medalist.
- placerMineral-rich sediment accumulation
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- honoreeOne being celebrated
- podium finishTop three result
standing ovation · achiever · awardee · athlete · second place · second best · competitor · near miss · photo finish · ranking · recipient · sprinter · laureate · gymnast · swimmer · contender · rower · accolade
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Winner of top prize
champion · winner · victor · title holder · bronze medallist
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