the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

campionato, titolo di campione

a person or team finishing in second place in a competition or event

secondo classificato, finalista

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atleta
an athlete with a disability who competes in sports, often in events specifically designed for athletes with impairments

paratleta, atleta con disabilità

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

titolare, campione

someone who competes against another person or group with the intention of winning, proving themselves, or achieving a specific goal

sfidante, competitore

a participant who has reached the final stage or round of a competition

finalista

a player known for effectively completing scoring opportunities

finalizzatore, bomber

a participant, team, or horse that is considered unlikely to win or achieve success, often due to lower ranking, lesser experience, or underdog status

outsider, straniero

someone who has won a medal in a competition, typically finishing in one of the top three positions

medagliato, medagliata

someone who is usually older or the most skilled in a sport, often competing in a higher age group or against the best opponents

senior, veterano

a person who wins third place in a competition or event

medagliato di bronzo, terzo

a person who has won a gold medal in a competition

medagliato d'oro, campione

an athlete who finishes in second place in a competition

medagliato d'argento, medalist d'argento

a person that currently holds the best or highest achievement in a particular field or category

detentore del record, titolare del record

a participant who has advanced to the semi-final round of a competition or tournament

semifinalista

