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The only prizes given by the organisers of the Games were an olive branch and perhaps the right to put up a statue.

However, winners were sometimes given large rewards by their hometowns when they got home, including cash, horses, household supplies, and military equipment.

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they won a reaf like substance that goes on their head

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A laurel headband.

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Who were the winners of Ancient Greek Olympics?

Any Greek that deserved to win and could/did compete in the olympics. Sorry I don't know much about the greek olympics. One person who won was remaro carne


Did the ancient olympics win celery?

yes they did


What did the winners in ancient greek Olympics get?

Well they win nothing but they have a ribbon tied around their head and sometimes people throw flowers and roses at the people.


Who was allowed to participate in Ancient Roman Olympic Games?

Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.


What did the Greeks win in the Olympics that they put on their heads?

Answer, they put hte garlands they were awarded, on heir heads

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Did a woman win the ancient Greek Olympics?

No, they weren't even allowed to enter.


Who were the winners of Ancient Greek Olympics?

Any Greek that deserved to win and could/did compete in the olympics. Sorry I don't know much about the greek olympics. One person who won was remaro carne


Who was the first man to win the Ancient greek Olympics?

Bob bloggs the referee of the volley ball gall who actually is your father.


What did you get if you won the Olympics in the ancient times?

you would win fame, every Greek would know you and you might even be called a God!


Who was the first person to win the ancient Olympics?

me!


Did the ancient olympics win celery?

yes they did


What is excellence won in a struggle or contest in greek times?

Arete is the qualities of excellence that ancient Greeks strove for. These qualities are used to win a battle or challenge.


What did the winners in ancient greek Olympics get?

Well they win nothing but they have a ribbon tied around their head and sometimes people throw flowers and roses at the people.


What did you win if you won the greek Olympics?

In the earliest Olympics, the Greek athletes competed for prizes such as tax breaks, huge monetary prizes, and crowns of olive branches. Most of the rewards received in the past are the ancient equivalent of today's medals and bouquet of flowers.


What are your thoughts about the ancient greek Olympics?

my opinion is that olympics is a great kind of sports to play to win and to have fun and of course every time the location changes and there are also paralympics for people who have serious disabilities? did you understand?!


In the Modern Olympics how does someone win a pentathlon?

In the ancient Olympics, you can win by winning running, wrestling and long jump or you can just win the most wins ( that might not make sence) The games in the Ancient Olympics Are... Wrestling long jump running boxing discus


Who was allowed to participate in Ancient Roman Olympic Games?

Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.