fi·nal·ist 
/ˈfaɪnəlɪst/ noun
plural fi·nal·ists /ˈfaɪnəlɪst/ noun [count] : a person who competes in the last part of a competition
▪ They interviewed all of the finalists before making a decision. ▪ a finalist in the tennis tournament
▪ They interviewed all of the finalists before making a decision. ▪ a finalist in the tennis tournament
