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championship

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

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match. 
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runner-up
runner-up
[noun]

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

Ex: She was disappointed to be the runner-up, but she was proud of how far she had come. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

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

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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para athlete

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

Ex: She became a para athlete after a car accident left her with a spinal cord injury. 
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titlist
titlist
[noun]

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

Ex: The tennis titlist successfully defended his championship title, defeating his opponent in a thrilling five-set match. 
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challenger

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

Ex: She is the top challenger in the upcoming election. 
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champion
champion
[noun]

the winner of a competition

Ex: She was crowned champion after winning the tennis tournament. 
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finalist
finalist
[noun]

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

Ex: The finalist prepared diligently for the championship match. 
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competitor

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: The marathon attracted thousands of competitors from around the world. 
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finisher
finisher
[noun]

a player known for effectively completing scoring opportunities

Ex: The team relies on their star finisher to score crucial goals. 
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outsider
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 surprised everyone by advancing to the semifinals of the tournament. 
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medalist
medalist
[noun]

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

Ex: Every medalist strives for excellence and dedication to achieve success in their sport. 
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Paralympian

someone who takes part in the Paralympic games

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also-ran
also-ran
[noun]

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

Ex: Although he was an also-ran in the race, he kept pushing himself to improve for the next competition. 
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senior
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: Sarah's sister is a senior in swimming, competing against older athletes in her age group. 
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bronze medalist

a person who wins third place in a competition or event

Ex: The bronze medalist celebrated her victory with her team. 
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gold medalist

a person who has won a gold medal in a competition

Ex: The event concluded with the crowning of the gold medalist. 
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silver medalist

an athlete who finishes in second place in a competition

Ex: Being a silver medalist motivated him to strive for gold in the next championship. 
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record holder

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

Ex: She is the record holder for the fastest mile in her age group. 
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semi-finalist

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

Ex: The soccer team celebrated their victory, knowing they were now semi-finalists. 
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scratch
scratch
[noun]

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

Ex: Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon. 
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