имя существительное победитель; первый призёр Например: likely winner — возможный победитель, фаворит соревнований sure winner — абсолютный победитель
noun one that wins: as a. one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work b. a victor especially in games and sports c. one that wins admiration d. a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it