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The "3rd place medal" emoji (🥉) features a shiny bronze medal, often adorned with a ribbon, symbolizing the achievement of coming in third during a competition. It represents not just victory in sports but also the recognition of effort, motivation, and resilience. Commonly used to celebrate personal achievements or convey encouragement, this emoji can highlight moments of celebration after a hard-fought effort, even in everyday tasks. Interestingly, it embodies the spirit of perseverance, reminding us that every place counts in the race of life! The emoji version is 3, released in 2016.