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.
London
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chariot racing,javelin,discus and pankration
Pippa was not at the 2008 oylmpics because she broke her ankle. Pippa was not at the 2008 oylmpics because she broke her ankle.
4th October =]
it isn't in the Olympics
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how many people attend in the athletics and the oylmpics this year 2008? what kind of experience have? where was the first athletics held?
2000
Because she was the first woman to win the Oylmpics.
1908, 1948 and 2012.