3rd place medal
3rd place medal, 동메달
A bronze medal is awarded to the athlete who finishes in 3rd place. It signifies being among the top 3 in the world and is a very prestigious award.
Bronze medalists are generally very happy. Being among the top 3 out of numerous athletes is a remarkable achievement.
동메달은 3등한 선수에게 주는 메달입니다. 세계 top3에 들었다는 뜻으로 매우 자랑스러운 상입니다.
동메달리스트들은 대부분 매우 기뻐합니다. 수많은 선수들 중에서 3등안에 든다는 것은 대단한 성과이기 때문입니다.
The bronze medal is sometimes called the "happiest medal." According to research by psychologists, bronze medalists experience greater relief and joy at having won a medal, knowing they could have finished in 4th place or lower.
In the Olympics, there is a separate bronze medal match, making the 3rd-4th place playoff very intense. This match, which determines the color of the medal, holds significant meaning for the athletes and provides great excitement for fans.