Sentence examples for medal candidate from inspiring English sources

Hall was considered a medal candidate.

One medal candidate, Brigitte Foster-Hylton of Jamaica, clipped a hurdle and fell off stride.

Although he would not be considered a medal candidate, his appearance at the Beijing Games could provide an inspiring story.

Wendy Lian Williams is talented enough to be considered a strong medal candidate in Olympic platform diving.

After his win at The Open, golfer Henrik Stenson is obviously also a strong medal candidate in a weakened field.

On the men's side, Bloom's performance today verified his status as one of freestyle's most electrifying athletes and will project him as a gold medal candidate next month.

Her jumping remains erratic, but her improved aggressiveness on the runway has firmly restored her among the Olympic medal candidates.

Granted, there are six Alpine races remaining, and Miller and his teammate Kristina Koznick are considered top medal candidates in two of the events: the men's and women's slalom.

Thought not to be better than bronze medal candidates at best going into the competition, Bakken and Flowers skidded to the fastest time in their opening heat, 48.81 seconds, then completed a swift ride in the second heat.

A cross section of the world's best skiers did have to make that turn to stay on course today, and though they all survived the Buffalo Jump, several -- including four of the top medal candidates -- then had to abandon the course and miss a gate rather than risk tumbling down the abrupt pitch that closed the race.

"Sara Takanashi is top of everyone's list when it comes to gold medal candidates in Sochi.