- a variation of medalist.
medallist
Britishnoun
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a designer, maker, or collector of medals
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sport a winner or recipient of a medal or medals
Example Sentences
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But, with Warholm a distant second, Tokyo 2025 silver medallist Dos Santos cantered off the final hurdle and pushed through to clock 45.80 seconds.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Four-time European gold medallist Adam Gemili and relay coach Martyn Rooney stepped in to provide extra assistance to the athletes affected by Baptiste's abrupt departure.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Whether he is pulling a pint, tossing a builder's helmet in the air or running with Olympic medallist Mo Farah, the UK's new prime minister Andy Burnham has embraced social media with a deft touch.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
The world silver medallist completed victory for the quartet in a European record 39.97 seconds to add to her triumphs in the 100m, 200m and women's 4x100m in Birmingham.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The letter paper stamp is being engraved by Mr. Wyon, R.A., medallist to the Mint.
From Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign by John Ashton
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