medalist

Example Sentences

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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

The Olympic boxing gold medalist turned professional world champion said the reforms "align directly" with Zuffa Boxing, a recently launched Saudi-owned boxing promoter that is a joint venture with UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Meanwhile Team GB's four-time Olympic medalist Elinor Barker almost quit cycling because she was in too much pain to even sit on a bike.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I was young and inexperienced, and my coach was an Olympic medalist.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad