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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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Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community run in Raleigh, N.C.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The 2021 bronze medalist primarily works with second to fourth-graders, with a significant number coming from the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

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

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

During the event, bronze medalist Victor Montalvo was introduced.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2024

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