This is the 16464th most frequent Polish word.
wicemistrzami
"Vice-champions" or "runners-up."
In this sentence, 'wicemistrzami' is used to describe the title of the athletes who achieved second place in the competition.
Nasi sportowcy zostali wicemistrzami Europy w piłce ręcznej.
Our athletes became the runners-up in the European handball championship.
Here, 'wicemistrzami' refers to the team's status as second-place holders in the nation's tournament.
Drużyna piłkarska cieszyła się ze swojego sukcesu jako wicemistrzami kraju.
The football team was happy with their success as the runners-up in the country.
In this case, 'wicemistrzami' is used to indicate the group's standing in a competition where they were second.