They got a wreath and money
No...In the ancient Olympics the winner received a olive wreath
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a laurel wreath
she was an ancient Greece Olympics winner. She proved that women are capable of winning the Olympics, too.
There were no non sports.
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A head wreath.
A wreath of olive branches was placed on the winner's head at the ancient Olympics in Greece.
In the ancient Olympics the prize was a laurel wreath which was worn on the head. In other words some twigs from a nearby tree - the athletes competed to see who was best and not for a monetary reward. In the modern Olympics the awards are medals: Gold for the winner, Silver for the person or team who came second and a Bronze for third position.
Orsuippus from Megars and Acanthus of Sparta are early "named" winners. One of the many named...
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