medalist
/ˈmɛdəlɪst/Definitions
1. noun
A person who has won a medal, especially in a competition or a sporting event.
“The Olympic medalist stood proudly on the podium, waving to the crowd.”
2. noun
A person who excels or achieves great success in a particular field or activity.
“The renowned scientist was a true medalist in the field of physics.”