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
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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 Jersey-born netball gold medallist received more than 12,000 votes in total.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
American Jordan Anthony, who arrived at the championships as the fastest man this year, improved to 6.41 to lead Jamaica's Olympic and world 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson across the line.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
In 1808 he graduated as third wrangler and first medallist, and in the following year was elected to a fellowship at Trinity College.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
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