Etymology
Origin of medalist
1965–70; < French médailliste < Italian medaglista. See medal, -ist
Example Sentences
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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
“You have two gold medalist teams just hanging out before we’re going back to our respective cities. And it was just great to hear their experience.”
From Los Angeles Times
He later extended the invitation to “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” for the “She’s Got Game Weekend” from July 16-19.
From Los Angeles Times
The three-time gold medalist for Team USA broke her left leg when she crashed during the women’s downhill competition earlier this month.
From Salon
“Crossing the line as a medalist really solidified my career,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
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