medalist

[ med-l-ist ]

noun

1. a person to whom a medal has been awarded.
2. (in a golf tournament) the player having the lowest score in a qualifying round scored by strokes.
3. a designer, engraver, or maker of medals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of medalist¹

1965–70; < French médailliste < Italian medaglista. See medal, -ist

Example Sentences

The three-time Olympic gold medalist on Wednesday announced his engagement to “The Vampire Diaries” alum Nina Dobrev after five years of dating.

From Los Angeles Times

When she’s not writing books, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and former U.S. women’s soccer team captain co-hosts the weekly podcast series “We Can Do Hard Things” with her wife, best-selling author Glennon Doyle, and Doyle’s sister Amanda.

From Los Angeles Times

The long-running feud with Henie, a three-time gold medalist and 10-time world champion, was much more personal and vicious, with both sides trading barbed insults.

From Los Angeles Times

During the event, bronze medalist Victor Montalvo was introduced.

From Los Angeles Times

This year the U.S. roster features dual national and Olympic medalist Lauren Sesselmann, who made 46 international appearances for Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

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