the champion or winner; the person or team that finishes first or holds the title in a competition.
優勝者はトロフィーと賞金を受け取った。
The champion received a trophy and prize money.
昨年の優勝者が今年も連覇を狙っている。
Last year's champion is aiming to win again this year.
表彰式で優勝者にインタビューが行われた。
The champion was interviewed at the awards ceremony.
大会記録に優勝者の名前が刻まれた。
The champion's name was engraved in the tournament records.