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Sports - Sport Achievements and Outcomes

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an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

Ex: She wore her gold medal during the victory ceremony .
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a recognition awarded to the second-place finisher in a competition or sporting event

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a recognition awarded to the third-place finisher in a competition or sporting event

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podium
[noun]

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

Ex: After winning third place , he proudly stood on the lowest step of the podium to receive his medal .
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medal
[noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

Ex: She keeps all her medals in a special case .
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trophy
[noun]

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

Ex: The athlete trained hard to bring home the trophy.
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a board that displays the score in a contest or game

Ex: They took a picture of the scoreboard to remember the exciting finish .
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record
[noun]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

Ex: The swimmer broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle, earning a gold medal.
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cup
[noun]

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

Ex: Their chess team was determined to bring home the regional cup.
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a second-place result in a competition or event

Ex: His runner-up finish in the tennis tournament was a career highlight .
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ranking
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the numerical position or order of teams and individuals based on their performance in a competition or over a period of time

Ex: The team's world ranking secured their spot in the international championship.
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a marking or line indicating the end of a race or competition

Ex: She pushed herself to reach the finishing line faster.
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an athlete or horse that excels when maintaining the lead position in a race

Ex: The front runner maintained a steady lead throughout the race .
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hat trick
[noun]

(in some sports) an occasion in which a player manages to score three times in a single game of soccer, hockey, etc.

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a belt that signifies a high rank or level of proficiency achieved through training and testing in martial arts

Ex: They celebrated their son 's achievement of earning a junior black belt.
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dead heat
[noun]

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

Ex: The contest was a dead heat, and no one could believe how close it had been .
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to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .
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purse
[noun]

the amount of prize money or earnings awarded to winners or participants in a competition

Ex: He donated a portion of his purse to charity after winning the race .
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a result of a race that competitors are extremely close, requiring photographic evidence to determine the winner

Ex: The Olympic marathon ended in a dramatic photo finish with three runners neck and neck .
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to defeat
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to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.

Ex: Teams relentlessly competed , and one eventually defeated the other to advance .
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penalty
[noun]

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

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offside
[noun]

a rule violation where a player is positioned improperly, usually ahead of the ball or puck, in a way that is not allowed

Ex: They lost a chance to score because of an offside.
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to go out
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to step onto the playing area, like a field or stage, especially in sports or performances

Ex: The players went out onto the ice for the ice hockey match .
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underdog
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an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

Ex: The underdog film , with its low budget and unknown actors , became a surprise box office hit .
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standing
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the rank of a team or individual in a sport competition

Ex: Their win today could boost their standing in the championship .
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a trophy awarded to the winner of a championship, typically in combat sports like boxing and wrestling

Ex: She defended her championship belt successfully .
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(martial arts) a belt indicating basic proficiency

Ex: He recently received a yellow belt and is proud of himself .
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(martial arts) a belt that signifies an advanced level of proficiency, just below the black belt

Ex: Earning a brown belt requires dedication and discipline .
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(martial arts) a belt that signifies an intermediate level of proficiency and skill development

Ex: She earned her purple belt after three years of training .
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blue belt
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(martial arts) a belt signifying an intermediate level of proficiency that is just below the purple belt

Ex: He tied his gi with a sturdy blue belt before heading to class .
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(martial arts) a belt that represents a level of proficiency above beginner, often indicating intermediate skills and knowledge

Ex: His goal is to advance from a green belt to a blue belt .
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(martial arts) a belt that signifies a beginner level of proficiency, above white and yellow belts

Ex: He remembered the day he received his orange belt fondly .
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a belt that signifies a beginner's rank in martial arts, indicating the starting level of proficiency

Ex: He placed his white belt in his gym bag after a long day of training .
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the act of successfully putting the ball into the opponent's goal to score points

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of goalscoring.
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a rule where the first goal scored in extra time immediately ends the game and determines the winner

Ex: The team 's golden goal secured their place in the finals .
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red card
[noun]

a card raised by the referee that removes a player from the game

Ex: The coach benched him for the next match following the red card.
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a warning card issued to a player for a less serious offense in sports like soccer

Ex: The player was cautious after getting a yellow card.
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the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner

Ex: The Stanley Cup playoffs are watched by millions of fans .
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to set
[Verb]

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.

Ex: The golfer set a course record with an impressive round .
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unplaced
[Adjective]

not ranking, indicating a participant did not finish in a top position or win a prize

Ex: Several unplaced candidates withdrew from the competition early on .
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a score of fifty points or goals

Ex: The marathon runner crossed the finish line to achieve his half-century of completed races .
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a decisive victory in which a team or player achieves consecutive wins in any game, contest, or other similar events

Ex: The tennis player achieved a clean sweep of her matches , winning every set and advancing to the finals .
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to drop
[Verb]

(in sports) to be unable to get a win against the opposing team

Ex: They did n't drop any points until halfway through the season .
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to run
[Verb]

to occupy or hold a specific rank or standing in a race or competition

Ex: They are determined to run seventh in the relay race to qualify for the finals.
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