Sport Achievements and Outcomes

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

He trained for years to earn a gold medal.

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

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

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

During the conference, each presenter had a designated time slot to speak from the podium.

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.

She won a gold medal in the swimming competition.

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

The team lifted the championship trophy after their victory.

a board that displays the score in a contest or game

The scoreboard displayed the team's points during the basketball game.

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

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

He admired the hand-painted design on the teacup.

a second-place result in a competition or event

She was proud of her runner-up finish in the marathon.

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance.

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

The runner crossed the finish line first.

a person or thing that is ahead of others in a race or other competitive situation

The candidate who is leading in the polls is considered the front runner in the upcoming election.

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

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

He earned his black belt in karate after years of dedicated practice.

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

The race ended in a dead heat, with both runners crossing the finish line at the same time.

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

He found a purse on the street and returned it to its owner.

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

The runners crossed the finish line so closely that it required a photo finish to determine the winner.

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

The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.

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

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

The referee called an offside during the soccer match.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

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

The underdog team surprised everyone by defeating the reigning champions in the final match.

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

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

He proudly wore the championship belt after his victory.

(martial arts) a belt indicating basic proficiency

She earned her yellow belt in karate.

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

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

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

She wore her purple belt proudly at the martial arts competition.

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

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

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

Darlington should preserve its green belt.

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

He earned his orange belt after passing the test.

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

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

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

She leads the league in goalscoring.

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

The match ended with a dramatic golden goal.

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

They played with a man down after the red card.

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

The referee gave him a yellow card for the foul.

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

The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in professional hockey.

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

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

The unplaced runner finished just outside the top three in the marathon.

a period of 50 years

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

The political party achieved a clean sweep of the election, winning all the seats in the parliament and forming a majority government.

to let or make something fall to the ground

Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.