silver medalist
Americannoun
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He had previously been the world-record holder in the half-marathon and a silver medalist in the 10,000 meters at last year’s world championships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Malinin scored 218.11 in the free skate for a total 329.40, far ahead of silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan on 306.67.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Chloe Kim, a silver medalist in Milan-Cortina, feels that athletes should be "allowed to voice our opinions on what's going on. And I think that we need to lead with love and compassion."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Shaidorov, the world silver medalist, had been in fifth after Tuesday's short programme but delivered a technically exceptional free skate to grab gold as Malinan finished off the podium in eighth.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
That evening at Nationals, standing on the podium next to all-around gold medalist Lexie Priessman and silver medalist Madison Desch, I could hardly believe that my dream was coming true.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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