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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The US-based Wolverhampton athlete became British champion for a sixth time as the 2024 Olympic 400m silver medallist won in 44.45secs.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
As former Olympic skiing gold medallist Lindsey Vonn watched from the stands, fans held up signs saying 'Welcome back Serena'.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The gold medallist Paralympian said there needed to be better assessment of damage and clearer accountability.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald has retired from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
You were one of our star pupils—not just as a small-arms medallist either.
From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.
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