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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Another indicator of the sport’s popularity is how many women are continuing to play not for a scholarship or a possible gold medal, but simply for a competitive outlet.
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Williams later added another gold medal in BMX Dirt Best Trick to cap an impressive weekend.
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Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In 1955, he was named among the country’s Ten Outstanding Scientists by the Philippine government, and was awarded him a gold medal and a Diploma of Honor for his contributions to the study of malaria and mosquitoes.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The same court where Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal and authored some of the most dominant moments of the modern women's tennis era.
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Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Williams later added another gold medal in BMX Dirt Best Trick to cap an impressive weekend.
—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In 1955, he was named among the country’s Ten Outstanding Scientists by the Philippine government, and was awarded him a gold medal and a Diploma of Honor for his contributions to the study of malaria and mosquitoes.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The same court where Williams won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal and authored some of the most dominant moments of the modern women's tennis era.
—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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“Gold medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20medal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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