medal (noun): at the Olympics, medals are awarded for first, second, and third place. An athlete who wins a medal is called a gold, silver, or bronze medallist.
podium (noun): this word has several meanings, but during the Olympics, the podium is where the athletes stand to receive their medals. The gold medallist stands on the highest level, in the centre.
favourite (noun): in sports, the favourite (or favourites, in team sports) is the athlete (or team) expected to win. Example: "Canada's hockey players are gold-medal favourites at the 2010 Olympics."
long shot (noun): in sports, long shot describes an athlete who is unlikely to win. Example: "Sarah James is a long shot, but she has a chance if she plays well."
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