Just Outside the Medals is a term used to describe a FOURTH-place finish in a competition. It is often used in sports, such as the Olympics, where only the top three finishers receive medals. The term is also used in other competitions, such as academic or artistic contests, where the top three finishers are usually awarded prizes. FOURTH place is considered to be just outside the medals, as the FOURTH-place finisher does not receive a medal or prize. The crossword solution for this term is FOURTH, which has six letters.