gold medal
/ˈɡoʊld ˈmedl/
Meaning
A gold medal is an award given to the winner of a sports competition, most famously at the Olympic Games. It represents first place.
Examples
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She trained for four years to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
She trained for four years to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
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The runner proudly wore his gold medal during the national anthem.
The runner proudly wore his gold medal during the national anthem.
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Winning a gold medal is the highest achievement for any professional athlete.
Winning a gold medal is the highest achievement for any professional athlete.
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Our country's swimming team won a gold medal in the relay race.
Our country's swimming team won a gold medal in the relay race.
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He missed the gold medal by just a fraction of a second.
He missed the gold medal by just a fraction of a second.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He won the golden medal.
✓ He won the gold medal.
While 'golden' is an adjective, the standard term for sports awards is always 'gold medal'.
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✗ She got a first place medal.
✓ She won a gold medal.
While 'first place medal' is understandable, 'gold medal' is the natural and universal term used in competitions.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The athlete stood on the podium to receive her ___.
💡 The prize for winning first place.
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gold medal
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They are hoping to bring home a ___ from the championship.
💡 The highest prize in a sporting event.
Show answer
gold medal