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championship [noun]

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

Ex: Fans cheered as their favorite player secured the championship point .

runner-up [noun]

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

Ex: The runner-up in the race still received a medal for their impressive performance .

athlete [noun]

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

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .

para athlete [noun]

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

Ex: He was proud to represent his country as a para athlete in swimming .

titlist [noun]

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

Ex: The boxing titlist announced his retirement after a long and illustrious career , leaving behind a legacy of victories and titles .

challenger [noun]

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

Ex: The startup became a serious challenger to the industry giants .

champion [noun]

the winner of a competition

Ex: He trained for years to become the champion of the boxing league .

finalist [noun]

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

Ex: Every finalist competes with the goal of winning the title or championship .

competitor [noun]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: Each competitor received a number and instructions before the race began .

finisher [noun]

a player known for effectively completing scoring opportunities

Ex: The coach praised the young player 's development as a finisher .

outsider [noun]

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

Ex: The outsider 's performance caught the attention of fans and pundits alike .

medalist [noun]

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

Ex: At the awards ceremony , the medalist proudly stood on the podium to receive their medal .

Paralympian [noun]

someone who takes part in the Paralympic games

also-ran [noun]

a person who fails to win or succeed in a competition, contest, etc.

Ex: The underdog team was seen as an also-ran by many , but they managed to win the championship .

senior [noun]

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

Ex:

bronze medalist [noun]

a person who wins third place in a competition or event

Ex: The young gymnast was thrilled to become a bronze medalist .

gold medalist [noun]

a person who has won a gold medal in a competition

Ex: Being a gold medalist requires immense dedication .

silver medalist [noun]

an athlete who finishes in second place in a competition

Ex: The silver medalist 's family cheered loudly from the stands as the results were announced .

record holder [noun]

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

Ex: The team is the record holder for the most wins in a single season .

semi-finalist [noun]

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

Ex: After a tense match , they emerged as semi-finalists in the tennis championship .

scratch [noun]

a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts

Ex: The swimmer was listed as a scratch in the final heat .

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