Meaning of podium position | Babel Free

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An outcome of being among the best three participants in a competition.

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“Elsewhere on the circuit, Ryo's ZX-7RR had run⟳ out of gas and Russell darted past, only to run⟳ wide on the final lap, forfeiting the podium position. “We were looking for the win⟳ here, so it's disappointing to finish⟳ fourth," Russell said.”

“If winning is not possible, then a podium position is next best with second and third placegetters at least gaining due acclamation, but that is about where it ends, so no points have⟳ been awarded for finishing below third place⟳.”

“For advanced triathletes racing short—course events, optimizing transition time may mean⟳ the difference between a podium position and no podium position.”

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