1st place medal Emoji
๐ฅ ยท U+1F947 ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the 1st place medal emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Winning first place is often represented by the ๐ฅ emoji, symbolizing achievement and success in various contexts, including sports, competitions, and personal accomplishments. Literally, the ๐ฅ emoji depicts a gold medal, typically awarded to the first-place finisher in a contest or tournament. Figuratively, it can also signify excellence, superiority, or being the best in a particular field or activity. In slang usage, the ๐ฅ emoji is sometimes used to express admiration or approval for someone's exceptional performance or achievement.
How the 1st place medal emoji is used
In digital communication, the ๐ฅ emoji is frequently used in social media captions, particularly on Instagram and TikTok, to announce victories, celebrate milestones, or showcase impressive skills. The tone is often triumphant and celebratory, with the emoji serving as a visual shorthand for "I'm the best" or "I won." On platforms like Twitter, the ๐ฅ emoji may be used in a more humorous or ironic way to express mock pride or self-deprecation. Across different age groups and online communities, the ๐ฅ emoji has become a recognizable symbol of achievement and excellence.
1st place medal emoji examples
- Just got the job offer ๐ฅ thanks for the good luck vibes
- Broke my personal record in the marathon ๐ฅ feeling like a champ
How to copy the 1st place medal emoji
To use the 1st place medal emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F947), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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1st place medal emoji on different platforms
How the 1st place medal emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



1st place medal Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฅ |
| Name | 1st place medal |
| Category | Activities |
| Codepoints | U+1F947 |
| Shortcode | :1st_place_medal: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
1st place medal Emoji FAQ
Winning first place is often represented by the ๐ฅ emoji, symbolizing achievement and success in various contexts, including sports, competitions, and personal accomplishments. Literally, the ๐ฅ emoji depicts a gold medal, typically awarded to the first-place finisher in a contest or tournament.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฅ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F947, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :1st_place_medal:.
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