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quarterfinalist

American  
[kwawr-ter-fahyn-l-ist] / ˌkwɔr tərˈfaɪn l ɪst /

noun

Sports.
  1. a participant in a quarterfinal contest.


Etymology

Origin of quarterfinalist

quarter + finalist

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The coach and national team of each Olympic boxing medalist will both get $25,000, and the scale of payments goes down to $10,000 in total for each quarterfinalist.

From Seattle Times May 29, 2024

At the top of that list is No. 25 Colombia, the only quarterfinalist ranked above 11th in the world.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2023

South Africa is also making its first visit to the knockout rounds after beating Italy, a World Cup quarterfinalist four years ago, on a goal in stoppage time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2023

Shimabukuro was scheduled to meet Lloyd Harris on Tuesday, with the winner moving on to face Wimbledon quarterfinalist Chris Eubanks in the second round at the hard-court tournament.

From Washington Times Aug. 1, 2023

Goffin is a two-time quarterfinalist at the All England Club who has been ranked as high as No. 7.

From Seattle Times Jun. 30, 2023

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