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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

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

Alysa Liu, who finished second, and U.S. bronze medalist Isabeau Levito likely will join her at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games next month.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

The 2018 Olympic team bronze medalist hoped to return to the Games, but even her highest score at a U.S. championship since 2021 was only good enough for fourth.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Evan Medell of the U.S., a bronze medalist in taekwondo, wants sports federations to throw more marketing weight behind his and other sports.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2024

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