semifinalist

Noun

A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals.

Japanese Meaning

準決勝に進出した者、または準決勝に出場して決勝戦に進む競技者

The semifinalist thanked her coach after securing a spot in the final.

準決勝に進んだ選手は、決勝の出場権を得た後にコーチに感謝した。

Sense（1）

A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals.

semifinalists

（ plural ）