First-place medal's metal (4)

I believe the answer is:

gold

(Other definitions for gold that I've seen before include "gift from a king" , "Element (Au)" , "Deep yellow" , "Thin sheet of precious metal" , "bull's-eye" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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