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What did the winners of the ancient Olympic games receives in place of medals?
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∙ 10y ago
They received great honor and that was the main reason for competing was being the best. They also usually received a trophy and lot of olive oil and other goods. Also they would go back to their home town or city and be considered a hero and be treated almost like a modern day president with respect nd they could do and get whatever they wanted.
In the original Olympic games, in Greece, winners of the games received a crown of olive leaves that adorned their head during the award ceremony. Some were also given a prize of a branch from a wild olive tree.
In addition, winners would be given the task and honor of extending gratitude to Zeus and according to Greek mythology, Zeus and the rest of his Olympian Gods would as a result favor the town of a winning athlete and bestow good things upon them.
Mainly, winners of Olympic games had the fame and popularity in their hometown and villages.
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Why do medals get given out in the ancient Olympic games?
In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners got nothing.
Do Olympic medal winners pay taxes on their medals?
Yes
What three thing did olympic winners get for winning?
They Recieve Medals
What kind of medals did first place winners receive in the first Olympic games?
real gold medals
Do Olympic gold medal winners pay taxes on their medals?
Here in Britain the answer is no
What prizes do the winners receive in the olympic game?
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.
What prizes are awarded at the Olympics?
In the modern Olympic games, Gold medals are awarded for first-place, Silver medals are awarded for second-place, and Bronze medals are awarded for third-place. Typically the medals are only plated with the respective metals - the cost would otherwise be outrageous. In the ancient Olympic games, the winners received laurel wreaths.
How much tax do Olympic winners pay on the medals gold silver and bronze?
nothing
What do Olympic winners get prizes?
well i think they just get the gold, silver or bronze medals.
What kind of prizes do the Olympians get?
Winners of the Olympic games receive medals when they win an event. The first place winners always receive gold medals. The second place person or team will receive silver medals.
How many olympic medals are there?
There are 3; gold, silver, and bronze medals are for first, second and third place winners in each category.
Us olympic winners get money?
Yes, they receive a bonus from the USOC (United States Olympic Committee). I believe that a Gold medal winner receives $25,000; Silver is $15,000; Bronze is $10,000. Does Michael Phelps get paid for all of his medals? I don't know.
