Etymology
Origin of medalist
1965–70; < French médailliste < Italian medaglista. See medal, -ist
Example Sentences
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An Olympic gold medalist long before reality TV fame, Jenner reentered public consciousness through a show about nothing.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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
The stage doubles as a pool, and some of the performers — particularly the divers — are Olympic medalists, utilizing their skills to pull off stunning feats throughout the production.
From Salon
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a four-day event celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” this summer in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times
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