bronze medal

American

noun

a medal, traditionally of bronze or bronze in color, awarded to a person or team finishing third in a competition, meet, or tournament.

bronze medal British

noun

a medal of bronze, awarded to a competitor who comes third in a contest or race Compare gold medal silver medal

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bronze medalist

noun

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bronze medals

plural

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bronze medal

Thomas, who is now guaranteed at least a bronze medal, said it was "not the way" he wanted to win.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

There are few available details about what happened to the 39-year-old retired athlete who won a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, or what her condition is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez placed third in the long jump alongside a cisgender girl also awarded a bronze medal at the CIF state championship meet.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

Lionsgate brought home the box office's weekend bronze medal as "Michael" and took home $25.7 million this weekend for a total of $319.9 million.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

In 2013 we won the bronze medal at World Cups in Italy, Turkey, and Belgium.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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