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gold medal
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A gold medal is a medal typically awarded to someone who wins first place in a competition or achieves something of high distinction. It matters because it serves as a recognized symbol of excellence and top-level performance in sports, academics, and other competitive fields.
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The gold, silver and bronze medals of the 1964 Olympic Winter Games (Olympic Museum).
A gold medal is a medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture.
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