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silver medal

noun as in second place

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Katie Archibald won silver in the women's elimination race, while GB claimed women's team pursuit bronze on Thursday, having secured silver medals in both the men's and women's team sprints on the opening day.

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"Coming away with a silver medal is bittersweet for me," said the 26-year-old.

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The 26-year-old sevens flyer was central to helping Canada secure a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, knocking out hosts France on the way to the final.

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This past summer, he was the youngest player on the USA junior national team that earned a silver medal at the under-20 world championships in Croatia.

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Being British champion - having already taken a silver medal at the recent World University Games - is already opening new doors for Calvert.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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