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gold medal

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

Ex: He trained for years to earn a gold medal. 
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silver medal

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

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bronze medal

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

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podium
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: During the conference, each presenter had a designated time slot to speak from the podium. 
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medal
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 won a gold medal in the swimming competition. 
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trophy
trophy
[noun]

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

Ex: The team lifted the championship trophy after their victory. 
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scoreboard

a board that displays the score in a contest or game

Ex: The scoreboard displayed the team's points during the basketball game. 
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record
record
[noun]

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

Ex: The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event. 
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cup
cup
[noun]

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

Ex: He was excited to add the bowling cup to his collection of trophies. 
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runner-up finish

a second-place result in a competition or event

Ex: She was proud of her runner-up finish in the marathon. 
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ranking
ranking
[noun]

the numerical position or order of teams and individuals based on their performance in a competition or over a period of time

Ex: His consistent wins earned him a high ranking in the tennis tournament. 
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finish line

a marking or line indicating the end of a race or competition

Ex: The runner crossed the finish line first. 
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front runner

an athlete or horse that excels when maintaining the lead position in a race

Ex: The race favored front runners due to the clear weather conditions. 
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hat trick
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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black belt

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

Ex: He earned his black belt in karate after years of dedicated practice. 
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dead heat
dead heat
[noun]

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

Ex: The race ended in a dead heat, with both runners crossing the finish line at the same time. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

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

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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purse
purse
[noun]

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

Ex: The winner of the golf tournament took home a large purse. 
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photo finish

a result of a race that competitors are extremely close, requiring photographic evidence to determine the winner

Ex: The runners crossed the finish line so closely that it required a photo finish to determine the winner. 
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to defeat
to defeat
[Verb]

to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.

Ex: The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle. 
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penalty
penalty
[noun]

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

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offside
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: The referee called an offside during the soccer match. 
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to go out
to go out
[Verb]

to step onto the playing area, like a field or stage, especially in sports or performances

Ex: The soccer team went out onto the field with high spirits. 
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underdog
underdog
[noun]

an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

Ex: The underdog team surprised everyone by defeating the reigning champions in the final match. 
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standing
standing
[noun]

the rank of a team or individual in a sport competition

Ex: The team’s current standing in the league is second place. 
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championship belt

a trophy awarded to the winner of a championship, typically in combat sports like boxing and wrestling

Ex: He proudly wore the championship belt after his victory. 
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yellow belt

(martial arts) a belt indicating basic proficiency

Ex: She earned her yellow belt in karate. 
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brown belt

(martial arts) a belt that signifies an advanced level of proficiency, just below the black belt

Ex: After passing the test, she was awarded her brown belt. 
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purple belt

(martial arts) a belt that signifies an intermediate level of proficiency and skill development

Ex: She wore her purple belt proudly at the martial arts competition. 
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blue belt
blue belt
[noun]

(martial arts) a belt signifying an intermediate level of proficiency that is just below the purple belt

Ex: She proudly displayed her new blue belt, freshly earned from the dojo. 
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green belt

(martial arts) a belt that represents a level of proficiency above beginner, often indicating intermediate skills and knowledge

Ex: She proudly wore her new green belt to class. 
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orange belt

(martial arts) a belt that signifies a beginner level of proficiency, above white and yellow belts

Ex: He earned his orange belt after passing the test. 
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white belt

a belt that signifies a beginner's rank in martial arts, indicating the starting level of proficiency

Ex: She kept her white belt as a reminder of her martial arts journey. 
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goalscoring

the act of successfully putting the ball into the opponent's goal to score points

Ex: She leads the league in goalscoring. 
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golden goal

a rule where the first goal scored in extra time immediately ends the game and determines the winner

Ex: The match ended with a dramatic golden goal. 
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red card
red card
[noun]

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

Ex: They played with a man down after the red card. 
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yellow card

a warning card issued to a player for a less serious offense in sports like soccer

Ex: The referee gave him a yellow card for the foul. 
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Stanley Cup

the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner

Ex: The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in professional hockey. 
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to set
to set
[Verb]

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

Ex: She set a new record in the 100-meter sprint. 
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unplaced
unplaced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The unplaced runner finished just outside the top three in the marathon. 
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half-century

a score of fifty points or goals

Ex: She celebrated her basketball career's half-century with a stunning performance last night. 
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clean sweep

a decisive victory in which a team or player achieves consecutive wins in any game, contest, or other similar events

Ex: The team completed a clean sweep in the finals. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

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

Ex: It's a long time since we dropped a game. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: She currently runs first in the marathon, leading the pack of runners. 
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