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gold medal

American

noun

a medal, traditionally of gold or gold color, awarded to a person or team finishing first in a competition, meet, or tournament; championship medal.

gold medal British

noun

a medal of gold, awarded to the winner of a competition or race Compare silver medal bronze medal

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Other Word Forms

gold medalist noun

Etymology

Origin of gold medal

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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There’s no prize pool or gold medal to be won.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Staley, a Hall of Fame player and gold medal Olympian, is a transformative character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Wilson competed at the 2024 Olympic Games as a 16-year-old running a leg in the qualifying for the 4x400 relay and earning a gold medal when the team won in the finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, has died at the age of 86.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Coach took it from me, looked at it like it was his long-lost gold medal.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

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