1st place medal emoji π₯ (gold medal)
π₯ is the 1st place medal: a gold medal on a ribbon. It means winning and being the best β races, the Olympics, βbest friend π₯β, rankings.
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What the 1st place medal π₯ (gold medal) emoji means
π₯ is the 1st place medal: a gold medal on a ribbon. It means winning and being the best β races, the Olympics, βbest friend π₯β, rankings. π₯ 2nd place and π₯ 3rd place complete the podium; π sports medal is the generic one and ποΈ the military medal. The podium set was added in Emoji 3.0 (2016); π and ποΈ in 2015. The cup is π trophy; the podium finishers π runner; every sport on the sports emoji list.
Unicode name: 1st place medal Β· U+1F947 Β· Emoji 3.0 (2016) Β· group: Activities.
How people use it
- Winning: races, competitions
- Rankings: π₯π₯π₯ lists
- Olympics: medal tables
- Best friend / best mum: praise
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st place medalU+1F947 | Gold | |
| 2nd place medalU+1F948 | Silver | |
| 3rd place medalU+1F949 | Bronze | |
| sports medalU+1F3C5 | Medal | |
| trophyU+1F3C6 | Cup |
The first place medal in sport and culture
The first place medal is the emblem of victory across nearly every competitive field. From Olympic podiums to local fun runs, the gold medal marks the winner. In messaging, π₯ brings that established meaning into a single character. It can crown a person, an idea, or even a joke as the best of the bunch.
On social media, π₯ often appears in congratulation posts and highlight reels. Commenting π₯ under a friendβs achievement is a compact way to say βyou wonβ without spelling it out. The medal itself adds a celebratory touch.
Questions people ask
What does π₯ mean?
First place β winning, the best.
What does π₯ mean from a guy?
You are number one to him, or he won something.
Is there a medal emoji?
π sports medal, plus π₯ π₯ π₯ and ποΈ.
About this guide
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