bronze

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Gemili narrowly missed out on more medals, finishing fourth in the 200m at the Rio 2016 Olympics, just 0.003 seconds shy of bronze, before another fourth place at the Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson agonisingly missed out on an ice dance bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships after being deducted two points.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The 24-year-old, who has 11 international medals, has also been denied in her three attempts to win world gold outdoors, achieving two silvers and one bronze.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Kerr remained patient as he gradually moved through the field, with Ethiopia's Addisu Yihune setting the pace at the front with medal contenders Hocker and Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse following closely behind.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

One door opening to the Cabinet Room, with its long table, bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln, and portrait of George Washington on the wall.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin