bronze

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However, while wooden or leather shields were more common in those times, rare bronze ones were used not only for defence but also symbolised the status of the warriors they belonged to.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The British pair, who won bronze at last year's World Championships, missed out on a medal at the Winter Olympics last month because of a costly mistake in their free dance routine.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who took bronze at Milan-Cortina 2026 won the silver medal, ahead of Zingas and Kolesnik, who finished on 209.20 points, with Fear and Gibson ending on 208.98.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Rand secured the long jump title at the Tokyo Games in 1964, also winning silver in the inaugural women's pentathlon and bronze in the 4x100m relay.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“She won team bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics,” adds Coach.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes