gold medal

noun

: a medal made of gold that is awarded as the prize for first place in a sports competition
He won three gold medals in the Olympics.

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Klitschko is a former professional boxer who won an Olympic gold medal for Ukraine at the 1996 Games in the super-heavyweight division. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 England went on to defeat the Netherlands, earning the women’s team their first-ever Olympic gold medal. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Following the display, Budnik's official recognition was revoked and organizers sought the return of his physical gold medal, according to reports. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Paul Hamm wins the men’s gymnastics all-around Olympic gold medal by the closest margin ever in the event. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold medal

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“Gold medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20medal. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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