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bronze medalist

American  
[brahnz me-duhl-ist] / ˈbrɑnz ˈmɛ dəl ɪst /

noun

  1. a person or team who has been awarded a bronze medal, usually for having won third place in a competition.


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Professional marathoners like 2020 bronze medalist Molly Seidel and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Des Linden, who have moved from road racing to trail running, are leading the charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Among those to follow her were Debi Thomas, a two-time U.S. champion and a bronze medalist at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and Elizabeth Punsalan, a two-time Olympian and five-time national champion in ice dancing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Serbia's Andrej Barna clocked 21.77 to edge Grousset in the 50m free, Grousset taking second in 21.82 and world bronze medalist Jack Alexy of the United States third in 21.92.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

“It’s just embedded in the fabric of Canada,” said Elaine Dagg-Jackson, an Olympic bronze medalist and now one of Canada’s top curling coaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

During the event, bronze medalist Victor Montalvo was introduced.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

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