silver medal
noun
: a medal made of silver that is given as a prize to someone who wins second place in a contest
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Metcalfe also won a silver medal in the 100 meters, losing to Owens.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The museum owns dozens of his works — and his 1924 silver medal.
—John Branch, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Laura Knight, one of Britain’s premier female artists, earned a silver medal.
—John Branch, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The 23-year old Mansour won a National Gold Gloves title in 2023 and captured a silver medal at the 2022 National Championships.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Some who watched Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts saw Sara McMann and Tatiana Suarez – collegiate wrestlers who won medals in international competition, including Ms. McMann’s silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.
—Marc Levy, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2024
The Tara Davis-Woodhall who is undefeated in the women’s long jump this indoor season appears to be the same gregarious athlete who won a silver medal in last year’s world championships in Budapest, Hungary.
—John Ortega, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Christian’s mom, Lisa, was a standout track athlete and soccer player, while his grandfather Dave Sime won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 Olympics.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
Carmel Olympian won silver medal in 4x200 freestyle relay at worlds.
—David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The museum owns dozens of his works — and his 1924 silver medal.
—John Branch, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Laura Knight, one of Britain’s premier female artists, earned a silver medal.
—John Branch, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The 23-year old Mansour won a National Gold Gloves title in 2023 and captured a silver medal at the 2022 National Championships.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Some who watched Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts saw Sara McMann and Tatiana Suarez – collegiate wrestlers who won medals in international competition, including Ms. McMann’s silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.
—Marc Levy, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2024
The Tara Davis-Woodhall who is undefeated in the women’s long jump this indoor season appears to be the same gregarious athlete who won a silver medal in last year’s world championships in Budapest, Hungary.
—John Ortega, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Christian’s mom, Lisa, was a standout track athlete and soccer player, while his grandfather Dave Sime won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 Olympics.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
Carmel Olympian won silver medal in 4x200 freestyle relay at worlds.
—David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Silver medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20medal. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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