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What was awarded to the olympic champions during ancient times?
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how were winners awarded in Oncient Greece?
Unlike today, champions were not given gold, silver, and bronze medals during the first Olympic games in ancient Greece. Instead, ancient Olympic victors were awarded an olive branch twisted into a circle to form a crown. The wild olive, called kotinos, had deep religious significance for the ancient Greeks
When the olympic games started did war happen in ancient Greece?
All wars were paused during the olympic games in ancient Greece.
What stopped during the ancient Olympic competitions?
During the original Olympic Games, all wars stopped and resumed after the Games were over.
Who first entered the arena during the ancient olympic games?
tigers
Where did the athletes stay during the ancient olympic games?
At your mommas house
Why was a flame used during the Ancient Olympic Games?
because of king Zeus
Why does the flame stay burning during the olympic games?
It is a practice continued from ancient games and represents purity and endeaver for perfection
When was the first olympic torch used?
According to the New York times article the Olympic torch relay did not become a permanent part of the Olympics till the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
Name two sporting events that took place at the olympic games in ancient Greece?
boxing and discus were two of the nine events that took place during the ancient Greece Olympics.
What music is playing during UEFA Champions League matches?
We are the champions, by Heineken
Does the Olympic Flame burn during the Olympic Games?
no
Did the Olympic games take place during the Civil War?
No. The Modern Era of the revival of the Olympic Games did not begin until 1896. That was the first Olympiad since the days of ancient Greece. The Winter Olympics were first held in 1924.
