This is the 12474th most frequent Spanish word.
medallista
"Medallista" means "medalist," referring to someone who has won a medal in a competition.
Here, "medallista" refers to an athlete who has won a medal in the Olympics, specifying its use in sports.
El medallista olímpico recibió un cálido homenaje en su ciudad natal.
The Olympic medalist received a warm homage in his hometown.
In this context, "medallista" is used to denote a female athlete who has earned a medal, showing agreement in gender (female) in Spanish grammar.
La medallista destacó por su desempeño impecable en la competición.
The medalist stood out for her impeccable performance in the competition.
This sentence uses "medallista" more generally to reference someone who has won a medal, focusing on their role as a source of inspiration.