medalist

/ˈmɛdəlɪst/
noun
  1. A person who has won a medal, especially in a sports competition.
    • She became the youngest medalist in the history of the tournament.
    • Each medalist received a bouquet of flowers along with their award.
    • The gold medalist gave an inspiring interview after the race.
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