silver medal

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You see it in surprises like Ben Ogden’s silver medal romp in cross-country, the best U.S. men’s performance in 50 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Hill’s father Virgil, a boxer, earned a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

She did just, posting 93.00, the highest score of the second run and one that catapulted her up the standings into silver medal position.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

As it proved, they couldn't do that, though Tabanelli's final jump of 94.25 points - the biggest score of the night - came just 0.75 points shy of silver medal position.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Claire had finished in second place, so she took home the silver medal.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad