medallist

• Nom désignant une personne qui a gagné une médaille, notamment dans une compétition ou un événement sportif, ou, au golf, le vainqueur d'un tournoi au score.

A noun referring to a person who has won a medal, especially in a competition or sporting event, or in golf, the winner of a medal play tournament.

1. Award winnerB2formal

   A person who has received a medal as a prize for achievement, especially in a competition or contest.

   médaillé

   • She is an Olympic gold medallist.
   • He became the youngest medallist in the history of the championship.
   • The medallists were honored at a special ceremony.
   • Many former medallists now coach aspiring athletes.

   Synonymeshonoreelaureatemedal winnerprize winner

2. Stroke play winnerB2formalsport

   The winner of a golf tournament where the score is determined by the total number of strokes taken over one or more rounds.

   médailleur (golf)

   • The medallist finished with a total score of 275 strokes.
   • He was crowned medallist after the final round of the tournament.
   • The medallist's consistency earned him the top spot.
   • In medal play, the medallist is the player with the lowest aggregate score.