silver medal

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Within minutes, they trudged back onto the field so a silver medal could be draped around their necks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

In men's curling later, Britain will seek to upgrade the silver medal they won four years ago in Beijing when they take on Canada in the final.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Keeth had led the US men’s saber team to a silver medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and was arguably the best US male saber fencer of all time.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad